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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
Pass your pre-shower hours with birding, paddling, or lake snorkeling.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 27 July 2025
Relax at Lake Huron beaches, dive in the waters
The Tawas area is home to Lake Huron beaches along Tawas Bay, offering visitors a chance to enjoy sunbathing and swimming, sailing, kiteboarding, power boating, fishing, paddling and wave running, the Tawas Bay Tourist and Convention Bureau says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
Rowing to Roberts: A group of Maine kayakers last week paddled to the island summer home of Chief Justice John Roberts to protest the court, photographer Jim Dugan told us.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 July 2025
Recreational choices include paddling, biking, horseback riding and rock climbing.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 27 July 2025
Relax at Lake Huron beaches, dive in the waters
The Tawas area is home to Lake Huron beaches along Tawas Bay, offering visitors a chance to enjoy sunbathing and swimming, sailing, kiteboarding, power boating, fishing, paddling and wave running, the Tawas Bay Tourist and Convention Bureau says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
Rowing to Roberts: A group of Maine kayakers last week paddled to the island summer home of Chief Justice John Roberts to protest the court, photographer Jim Dugan told us.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 July 2025
Recreational choices include paddling, biking, horseback riding and rock climbing.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddle
Verb
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In it, the dog licked its butt, then licked Paul’s lips.—
Simon Bland,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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If pets or livestock have contact with the water, clean the animal with clean water right away and keep them from licking their body, the department advises.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
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So the building is kind of built in a horseshoe, but on one side there’s a contiguous grandstand that starts in row one and goes all the way up to row 51.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
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An accompanying app receives sensor data from the trainer via Bluetooth, and translates it into rowing-specific metrics such as stroke rate, split times, distance rowed, energy expenditure per session, plus stroke power and efficiency.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
Verb
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President Trump on Friday lashed out at the official who oversees government employment reports after its regular monthly report showed the job market softening significantly this summer in a possible warning sign of an impending recession.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The president also lashed out on social media against Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, urging the Senate Judiciary Committee chair to ditch a longstanding confirmation practice to expedite the process.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Troop 2861 member said her favorite Girl Scout memories are of canoeing and horseback riding with friends at Girl Scout camp.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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For decades, girls have flocked to Camp Mystic to spend their summer days canoeing and fishing the Guadalupe River before retreating to bunk beds in rustic cabins just steps from the glimmering water.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The girl was allegedly burned with hot water, beaten and whipped, according to the outlets, citing probable cause documents from local police.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that’s even before his lighthouse keeper character whips out a delightfully goofy Scottish accent or a series of minimal but masterful props.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
5 Aug. 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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Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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One goalkeeper displayed his cues; the other ensured hers (and those of her opponent) remained hidden.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Get aligned and intentional before pounding the keyboard.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not said when troops would enter Gaza City, his country’s forces have continued to pound the area, killing dozens in recent days.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Paddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddle. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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