as in to quirt
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Noun
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The sedate throwing of flowers erupted into a fistfight, a ministampede and people lashed with whips and riding quirts.—
John MacCormack,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Apr. 2018
Verb
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Inside, the home features 10-foot coffered ceilings, white oak floors, and a kitchen with a La Cornue range and light leathered marble countertops.—
BusinessDen,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Plus, denim pairs beautifully with virtually any fabric, from wool to leather to knitwear.—
Alyssa Rotunno,
InStyle,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But syrup can be made from many trees, including birch, poplar, black walnut and hickory.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
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Normally, that involves making stone tools, butchering deer, or distilling birch tar.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The billionaire venture capitalist and Sun Microsystems cofounder lashed out on X at student protesters who walked out of Stanford’s 135th commencement ceremony while Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai was delivering the keynote address.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Trump lashed out at Ossoff in his Truth Social post on June 14.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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While these sleek sandals have a similar square-toe shape as the above pair, the chain detailing along the upper strap is smaller and narrower.—
Olivia Dubyak,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Plus, the adjustable straps and anatomical cushioning help keep things comfortable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The late night host whipped out a photo for her reference.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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The terrifying European monster carries a whipping stick instead of toys, and yet people seem to like him.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Other than the boulder, the stunt show at Disney World also features a bullwhip demonstration and falls from tall buildings, as well as stunts with axe-swinging stone soldiers and punji stick pressure plates.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2025
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And, in an offering from a more rugged hero, Harrison Ford’s bullwhip, belt, and whip holster (the only complete set to ever be offered at auction) from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is estimated to hammer down for between $250,000 and $500,000.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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An expensive dollar also scourges industries that compete with imports.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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“Knout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knout. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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