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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
back in those times it was acceptable for teachers to paddle misbehaving students
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Recent Examples of paddle
From casting a line and drifting beneath cottonwoods to paddling through splashing whitewater, adventures on the San Miguel are a refreshing way to experience its rhythms.
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AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
On a cold night along the coast of Washington State, two women on boogie boards paddle furiously across surging waters.
—Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
One loyal patron even paddled in by kayak—a photo of it now hangs on the wall.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
Oystercatchers chirping and paddling their bright orange feet.
—Robin Catalano, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
On a cold night along the coast of Washington State, two women on boogie boards paddle furiously across surging waters.
—Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
One loyal patron even paddled in by kayak—a photo of it now hangs on the wall.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
Oystercatchers chirping and paddling their bright orange feet.
—Robin Catalano, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddle
Verb
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Jose shrugs, pleads with her to not lick anyone at the inn, and leaves.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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But Fahy, Alcock, and director Nicole Kassell are also very good at their jobs, and so even downright bizarre moments like Simone chewing Michaela’s used gum or Devon randomly licking a landscaper’s neck wind up making a strange sort of sense.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
Verb
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An inflatable raft on the water offers plenty of sunny-day pleasures, from lounging in the heat to rowing along a river or simply climbing on and jumping off.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Activities mirror the simple fare: canoeing and rowing on Kenoza Lake, swimming in the hotel’s pool, or relaxing in its hot tub and outdoor sauna.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
29 May 2025
Verb
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In a second Memorial Day social media post, Trump focused largely on lashing out at federal judges and perceived political opponents.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
26 May 2025
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President Donald Trump lashed out at Russian President Vladimir Putin for continuing to attack Ukraine while talks are ongoing between the two countries to find an end to the ongoing conflict.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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An alligator attacked and killed a woman who was canoeing with her husband on a central Florida lake Tuesday afternoon, authorities said, after her spouse tried unsuccessfuly to fight off the predator.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 May 2025
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Days are filled with horseback rides through wooded trails, canoeing on the Little River, archery practice, and tie-dye under the trees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The Clippers were playing in Houston and the Clippers were whipping the Rockets’ ass.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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This small kitchen appliance has a variable speed trigger switch to make blending, pureeing, frothing, whipping and chopping as easy as pressing a button.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
Verb
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For centuries, Vikings navigated these waters by sail and oar; today, ferries and charter boats offer comfortable, scenic access to the islands.—
Caroline Van Hemert,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Mute swans do put on bursts of speed by oaring with their huge webbed feet.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
19 Oct. 2016
Verb
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How Was Antonio Navarro Murdered? At 7:30 a.m. on the morning of Aug. 16, 2017, as Antonio was leaving for work, Salvador hid in the couple’s building garage, according to TIME.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Though Polish presidential candidates often stand as individuals, rather than representatives of a party, there is little hiding their affiliations, and each major party historically endorses and campaigns for a candidate.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Every time my phone rang, my heart started pounding.—
Matt Wolf,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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After the car came to a stop, the video showed, angry Liverpool fans swarmed it again, pounding on its windows and exterior as police rushed to secure the scene.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
28 May 2025
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“Paddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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