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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
Video taken earlier that day at a nearby beach shows police weren’t kidding — as the bear can be seen soaking in the shallow surf, lazily paddling about and letting waves run across its back.
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Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
The first, boating inflatable rafts, welcome one to four people to paddle and navigate a lake or river.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
But fewer than a dozen have been recorded making the trek on a prone paddle, where racers lay flat or balanced on their knees and shins using their arms and hands to paddle.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
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.
—AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
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Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
The first, boating inflatable rafts, welcome one to four people to paddle and navigate a lake or river.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
But fewer than a dozen have been recorded making the trek on a prone paddle, where racers lay flat or balanced on their knees and shins using their arms and hands to paddle.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
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.
—AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddle
Verb
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Two new friends spent the afternoon chatting, licking our deliciously unexpected delights and beginning a life-long bond.—
Susan Cunningham Euker,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
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The viral post opens with a quiet, intimate moment: the Labrador sits beside her puppy, gently licking her head.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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The first regatta took place in 1315 and today the festival begins with the Grand Historical Parade of ornate 16th-century boats, rowed by Venetians in elaborate Renaissance costumes.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Examples include jogging or running, swimming laps, singles tennis, faster cycling, rowing, and squash or racquetball.19 There are also different types of cardio routines, such as steady state cardio (SSC) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT).—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
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Forecasters said Erick was expected over the coming hours to lash Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain, strong winds and a fierce storm surge.—
Luis Alberto Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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The White House previously lashed out at the CBO after its initial report on the bill, attacking an office traditionally seen as nonpartisan that provides budget analysis for lawmakers in both parties.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Others crank up the adventure, canoeing along the river or following the pathways for some hiking.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 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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The suspect, who sported pink hair and several face piercings, got into the 68-year-old victim’s cab around 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, pretending to be a customer, but instead whipped out a knife and demanded the victim’s property, according to cops.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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For example, defendants in this state are allowed to hire experts to lie and the defense can then whip the public into a frenzy by promoting the lies.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2025
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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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The idea is simple: guests hide small rubber ducks around the ship for others to find.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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You could be owed part of $95 million settlement May 8, 2025 4:54 PM Read Next National Fashion Nova owes customers $2.4 million after hiding negative reviews, feds say January 30, 2025 5:37 PM Read Next National Robitussin sued over non-drowsy claims.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Verb
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His answers often incite him to pound his fist on the meeting table, interspersed with loud exclamations.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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His approach emphasizes collaboration with industry to create a framework where the rules are clearly known as the primary regulatory tool rather than aggressive enforcement based on applying existing laws, which many industry insiders described as pounding a square peg into a round hole.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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“Paddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddle. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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