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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
In total, the team paddled for more than 45 hours across open sea, without a lot of visibility of the island.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
The Nam Hai, Hoi An can book the Sunrise Fish Market experience, which includes paddling around on one of these traditional bamboo baskets.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 June 2025
Spend the day paddling peacefully along the Big River that flows from the campground out to the ocean.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
Moore and another kayaker were trying to paddle away from the danger when the jet ski plowed into the back of Moore’s kayak, witnesses said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
The Nam Hai, Hoi An can book the Sunrise Fish Market experience, which includes paddling around on one of these traditional bamboo baskets.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 June 2025
Spend the day paddling peacefully along the Big River that flows from the campground out to the ocean.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
Moore and another kayaker were trying to paddle away from the danger when the jet ski plowed into the back of Moore’s kayak, witnesses said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddle
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In the video, the mother dog stays close to her pup, licking him and standing over him protectively.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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While her Nickelodeon and Disney peers have seemingly all had at least one major scandal to their names (ranging from incessant twerking and licking unpurchased donuts to near-fatal overdoses), Palmer’s celebrity was, in part, defined by her lack of verifiable scandals.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
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While Chávez was slowly reacting to his opponent, Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) was scoring points, forcing the son of Mexican legend Julio César Chávez to row against the current in the bout’s final rounds.—
Jad El Reda,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Their mission is to break the world record of rowing across the North Atlantic, to push their personal limits and to raise awareness about veterans' mental health.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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In one particularly jarring example, under threat of being unplugged, Anthropic’s latest creation Claude 4 lashed back by blackmailing an engineer and threatened to reveal an extramarital affair.—
Thomas Urbain,
Fortune,
29 June 2025
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The president also lashed out at economists who predicted his administration’s tariffs could cause a recession.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Tube, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or canoe down the peaceful stretch of the Huron River—accessed from the 69-acre Gallup Park—or stroll U of M’s famed Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.—
Katherine LaGrave,
AFAR Media,
28 May 2025
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Days are screen-free and full of classic camp moments: canoeing on quiet lakes, themed dress-up nights, and pottery and archery under the pines.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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The San Diego native whipped a low cross into the box, which both Adriana Leon and Ascanio narrowly missed.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Chelsea took the lead on 13 minutes when Neto raced away from deep inside the Flamengo half and opened his body before whipping the ball past Agustin Rossi.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
20 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 palette is a unique blend of pink, tan, and hints of blue-green that add a subtle amount of color while still hiding dirt and debris.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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Weathered and bumpy, the wall hidden among the surplus clothing stores of the Fashion District was hardly the perfect canvas.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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The left-hander got pounded a year ago and thumped again in his first taste of big-league action for eight runs in five innings against the Washington Nationals.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Kamala Harris pounded Joe Biden over his stances on busing from the 1970s—a long-ago dispute that even became fodder for J.D. Vance in 2024.—
Andrew Yang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Paddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddle. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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