Thesaurus results for PADDLED

paddled

verb

past tense of paddle

as in rowed

to move a boat by means of oars I like to paddle on the river for exercise and relaxation

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to strike repeatedly back in those times it was acceptable for teachers to paddle misbehaving students

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Recent Examples of paddled Mystery illnesses have struck several groups of Grand Canyon rafters who paddled the Colorado River, prompting the National Park Service to investigate whether something in or along the river is making people sick. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 July 2026 Eventually, Paolasin's family was able to grab the attention of a kayaker, who paddled over to retrieve her. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 On the coast, the quirky tradition that is the Hermosa Beach Ironman returned, too, as dozens of people ran, paddled and drank a six pack of suds. — Daily News, 4 July 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

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The section rowed when Norway went up 1-0 in the first half and still rowed even after England went up 2-1 in overtime.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
But the trio have all rowed (ahem) together really well, playing to each other’s strengths, and covering their weaknesses, for the good of the team.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026

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In Huntington Beach and San Clemente, the messy, wild waves licked the bottom of the pier structures.

— Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
When the tiffin is returned licked clean, Ila sends another meal but with a note, leading to a rich correspondence between the two.

— David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026

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In IconArrows pointing outwards RANDOM, BUT INTERESTING Russia’s energy infrastructure continues to get pounded by Ukrainian drones.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Heavy rain pounded Kerrville early Thursday, July 16, as the National Weather Service warned of catastrophic flash flooding in parts of Texas Hill Country.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 July 2026

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Most notable was his thin satin-like scarf whipped eccentrically over one shoulder, like a Milanese gentleman oozing sprezzatura, further cementing himself as one of the most glamorous soccer players of our time.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
In Tokyo, the couple had an adults-only date night at Daikoku Parking Area, where the F1 driver whipped around in a Ferrari F40 with Kardashian in the passenger seat.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026

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In addition to taking part in a yoga session with the goats, Harry was pelted with water balloons on an inflatable obstacle course and asked an emotional question by a 9-year-old girl named Poppy during his time at the festival.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
The storm pelted areas of the state with large hail, downed trees and cut power.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Definition of pelted

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Pitching was supposed to be the strength Heading into the season, pitching was viewed as the Marlins’ clearest strength before the staff was battered by injuries.

— Tyler M. Carmona July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
One person remains missing in Missouri after heavy rainfall battered parts of the state Friday, forcing numerous emergency rescues and evacuations, including at a summer camp with more than 200 children.

— Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of battered

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The younger sons were in their attic room, the oldest out somewhere, wooing the Guidry girl or playing cards with her brothers—when a stronger gust slapped the house.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Shia also revealed that another one of his former castmates, Weaver, allegedly slapped his father on the set of Holes.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

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