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as in licked
to strike repeatedly
back in those times it was acceptable for teachers to paddle misbehaving students
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Recent Examples of paddled
Lifeguard Charlie Verco spotted Stewart being dragged under the water by the shark and paddled over to Stewart.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Some shaggy buffalo drowsed in a patch of shade, and a hose fed water into a large puddle where a white goose paddled in tight circles.
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Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Authorities said Brian Hooker then paddled to shore and alerted someone about her disappearance early Sunday.
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R.j. Rico,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
The current carried her away, according to Brian, who paddled back to a marina at Marsh Harbor.
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Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Authorities said the woman’s husband paddled to shore and alerted someone about the incident early Sunday.
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ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Some surfers paddled out that day, but the surf lineup had substantially fewer people than usual.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
The participants heard remarks from co-organizers Patti O’Cronin and Kristen French, ate fruit provided by Just Peachy in Encinitas — whose owners once were detained and released by ICE — and paddled into the water as a group.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Benjamin was a resident of Post Falls, Idaho, who DeKalb said was an experienced boater who had paddled many rivers in Idaho and run the Grand Canyon before.
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Owen Clarke,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Some shaggy buffalo drowsed in a patch of shade, and a hose fed water into a large puddle where a white goose paddled in tight circles.
—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Authorities said Brian Hooker then paddled to shore and alerted someone about her disappearance early Sunday.
—
R.j. Rico,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
The current carried her away, according to Brian, who paddled back to a marina at Marsh Harbor.
—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Authorities said the woman’s husband paddled to shore and alerted someone about the incident early Sunday.
—
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Some surfers paddled out that day, but the surf lineup had substantially fewer people than usual.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
The participants heard remarks from co-organizers Patti O’Cronin and Kristen French, ate fruit provided by Just Peachy in Encinitas — whose owners once were detained and released by ICE — and paddled into the water as a group.
—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Benjamin was a resident of Post Falls, Idaho, who DeKalb said was an experienced boater who had paddled many rivers in Idaho and run the Grand Canyon before.
—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddled
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Lest anyone think that Norway’s competitive spirit has been diminished by its promotion to the round of 32, Haaland slipped in an aside that served as a reminder that his team basically rowed all the way here to the States in a longship.
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While Schlossberg studied history, Moran rowed crew all four years at the prestigious school.
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In Huntington Beach and San Clemente, the messy, wild waves licked the bottom of the pier structures.
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When the tiffin is returned licked clean, Ila sends another meal but with a note, leading to a rich correspondence between the two.
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With two strikes and two outs in the ninth inning, Turner lashed a single to center.
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Photos of Hammett in the garment eventually caught the attention of Swifties, who lashed out at the guitarist on Reddit and social media.
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The young activist has relentlessly pounded Espaillat as a moderate on Israel and an uninspiring fixture of the Democratic establishment.
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The grand slam could prove to be one of the Sox’s biggest clutch hits of the season after they were pounded in the first two games of the Yankees series.
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Haaland leaped and whipped a header toward the corner of the net — only for the goalkeeper to make a save.
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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.
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After a couple of days of respite, the state was once again being pelted with more severe weather Sunday.
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Hail pelted several central Minnesota communities as storms rolled through on Friday afternoon and evening.
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Cuba’s Communist Party has approved 176 free‑market measures, which are described as the most sweeping economic overhaul since the revolution, dismantling pillars of state control and decentralizing a system battered by crisis.
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.
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The Republican president has slapped his image and name on buildings, torn down storied structures, altered others, started massive construction projects and deployed armed military personnel.
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Emmanuel shook his dreadlocks in disbelief, pointed to the sky, dropped to one knee and slapped the concrete three times.
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“Paddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddled. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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