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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
Williams and some friends loaded her animals onto a small boat and paddled back and forth, dropping them off at the house built by her parents.
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CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Today, over a third of the states allow teachers to paddle or spank students.
—Christina Erickson, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Image Image As an ambitious Black actress in the ’70s, Rashad paddled along the coast of stardom, never quite hitting the shore.
—Reggie Ugwu, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
The girls went missing on Monday around 4 p.m., paddling toward Cedar Key from Aactsena Otie.
Several units, including the county’s marine unit, the Flordia Wildlife Center and the Coast Guard were called to help with the search.
—Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Today, over a third of the states allow teachers to paddle or spank students.
—Christina Erickson, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Image Image As an ambitious Black actress in the ’70s, Rashad paddled along the coast of stardom, never quite hitting the shore.
—Reggie Ugwu, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
The girls went missing on Monday around 4 p.m., paddling toward Cedar Key from Aactsena Otie.
Several units, including the county’s marine unit, the Flordia Wildlife Center and the Coast Guard were called to help with the search.
—Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddle
Verb
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She even, no joke, at one point, spits on the stage and licks it back up.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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When the family's roast dinner was over, the OP (original poster) set the plates and some pots and pans on the floor for her dog to lick.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Trump has rowed back on his initial comments about bringing a quick end to the three-year conflict.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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Even so, Amorim did not row back on his promise to play the youngsters.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Foot at head-height, his hamstring clearly fixed, the Dutchman lashed it over his own shoulder into the net.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Continue reading … 'NUMEROUS QUESTIONS' – China lashes out, levels accusation against the US over COVID-19 origins.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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But canoeing over open water, defenseless in an aluminum craft that couldn’t stop a bullet any better than a sheet of paper, Ethan’s fear gets white hot.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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Amenities skew low-key, including a noteworthy free breakfast, afternoon coffee and tea, and canoeing on Moraine Lake.—
Laura Studarus,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2024
Verb
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After the animal snapped and whipped its tail, Dragich wrangled the gator onto the shoulder of the highway.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Instead, as Gauff belied her recent struggles on her forehand side by whipping the ball up and down into the court and out of her opponent’s easy reach time and again, Świątek looked adrift.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 May 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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Their highlight reels hide the daily grind that actually creates results.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The boy hides aloft in the Sycamore Gap tree's branches.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Conforto, representing the tying run, pounded a 95.2 mph groundball for an inning-ending double play.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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From April 3 to April 6, torrential rain pounded the Southeast, causing flooding that put more than 70 million people under flood alerts, killed at least 15, swept away cars and derailed a train.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
8 May 2025
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“Paddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddle. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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