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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
This island chain is a popular weekend and summer destination for travelers who want to paddle through sea caves, lounge on picturesque beaches, and search for century-old shipwrecks.
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Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Today the designation of waterman or -woman is bestowed upon ocean connoisseurs who excel at paddling, free diving, surfing, and navigation, and big-wave athlete Kai Lenny is one of those carrying on this legacy.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Today, the village is separated from the mainland by about 660 yards of shimmering turquoise water where fishermen paddle on homemade rafts.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
That’s why Mayor Karen Bass is paddling furiously, trying to keep her political career afloat.
—Steve Lopez
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
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Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Today the designation of waterman or -woman is bestowed upon ocean connoisseurs who excel at paddling, free diving, surfing, and navigation, and big-wave athlete Kai Lenny is one of those carrying on this legacy.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Today, the village is separated from the mainland by about 660 yards of shimmering turquoise water where fishermen paddle on homemade rafts.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
That’s why Mayor Karen Bass is paddling furiously, trying to keep her political career afloat.
—Steve Lopez
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddle
Verb
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From the drop point, even novices can safely kayak down a seven-mile portion of the river over Class II rapids.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Travelers come from all over the world to kayak around its sculpted sea caves and towering sandstone cliffs.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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The image of the students as vivisectors, committed to extracting the hearts and licking the bones of the transgressors in their midst, seems to mirror her own hatred of the university’s tendency toward frenzied analysis.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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With both rows up, there’s still 28 cubic feet behind the third row, which is enough for a foursome’s worth of golf bags.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Take a stroll to section 32, walk down to row 2 and check seats 19 and 20 on any game day.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Meloni lashed back and accused him of lying.—
Anthony Faiola,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
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The men used two cinch ropes to lash an air mattress on each side of the horse.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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Before tucking into an unforgettable meal, head to the Pickering Creek Audubon Center to hike or canoe around the marsh, or spend a couple of hours exploring the historic downtown area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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Mary Swander, a 75-year-old theater director and former state poet laureate, fondly remembers learning to canoe and swim outdoors while growing up near the water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads.—
Connie Ogle
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Ospreay struck Strickland, who responded by whipping a chain at him.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The script hides serious moral and ethical conversations about fame, political violence, and powerful institutions amongst jokes about hashbrowns.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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“Paddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddle. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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