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as in lashing
to strike repeatedly
back in those times it was acceptable for teachers to paddle misbehaving students
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as in whipping
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Recent Examples of paddling
Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The park offers year-round hiking, paddling, fishing and hunting.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Previous kayaking experience is required as the event is not an instructional paddling program, a forest district news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Locals and tourists alike took advantage of the sun and a day off to go swimming, paddling, fishing and lounging in the sand this Labor Day.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
The canine, named Charlie, was captured competently pulling the cover off an outdoor paddling pool, all by himself while his owner was away.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
These light and flexible adventure shoes, however, are ideal for kayaking—and paddling, beach walks, or any other impromptu trek involving water.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Enjoy hiking trails with scenic overlooks and opportunities for paddling ⛵ and fishing near the river’s headwaters.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
In some cases that means paddling up and down stream.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
With two to three tours going out each day (depending on the season)—there’s plenty of opportunity to burn some calories paddling while soaking up the magic of Turkey Creek.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Austin is warm for a majority of the year, and the city is full of swimming holes and spots for paddling.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
The trip from a park in Canada through the old section of locks and then back to a park near our dock in Michigan was five miles, but paddling across the border through the locks gave me some fun bragging rights.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
After paddling along the ground, the TikTok video then shows Gus leaping around in the water and making plenty of splashes.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
At its heart lies a spectacular aquapark designed especially for kids, featuring seven water slides, a paddling area with interactive water games, and a pirate ship complete with water cannons.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Higher, fast-moving water can tax an individual's boating, paddling and swimming skills.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The park offers year-round hiking, paddling, fishing and hunting.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Previous kayaking experience is required as the event is not an instructional paddling program, a forest district news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Locals and tourists alike took advantage of the sun and a day off to go swimming, paddling, fishing and lounging in the sand this Labor Day.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
The canine, named Charlie, was captured competently pulling the cover off an outdoor paddling pool, all by himself while his owner was away.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
These light and flexible adventure shoes, however, are ideal for kayaking—and paddling, beach walks, or any other impromptu trek involving water.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Rods and lures safely stowed, the paddling anglers head past the swampy banks and cast their lines through the reeds and lily pads.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Enjoy hiking trails with scenic overlooks and opportunities for paddling ⛵ and fishing near the river’s headwaters.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
In some cases that means paddling up and down stream.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
With two to three tours going out each day (depending on the season)—there’s plenty of opportunity to burn some calories paddling while soaking up the magic of Turkey Creek.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Austin is warm for a majority of the year, and the city is full of swimming holes and spots for paddling.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
The trip from a park in Canada through the old section of locks and then back to a park near our dock in Michigan was five miles, but paddling across the border through the locks gave me some fun bragging rights.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
After paddling along the ground, the TikTok video then shows Gus leaping around in the water and making plenty of splashes.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
At its heart lies a spectacular aquapark designed especially for kids, featuring seven water slides, a paddling area with interactive water games, and a pirate ship complete with water cannons.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddling
Verb
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Like going to Tahoe and kayaking in the two person kayak is like, that's like part of it.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
30 July 2025
Verb
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But when this lashing out becomes regular, the partner on the receiving end will start to expect their character to be attacked just as regularly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The company destroyed a piece of lashing wire that investigators believe slapped an Xcel electrical conductor and caused arcing that led to the fire, said Matthew Delinko with Bauman, Lowe, Witt & Maxwell, a law firm representing insurance companies.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Eaton Fire had begun raging, fueled by the whipping Santa Ana winds, and was now turning houses into massive matchboxes, reducing them to smoking ash.—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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Try cream of coconut in place of heavy whipping cream for a subtle, but delicious, coconut flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Team morale improves when engineers and designers see direct user impact rather than rowing toward abstract goals.—
Alexander Jabbour,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Of course, this malady could be overcome by ordering a DSG automatic GLI, but then any fun gleaned by rowing your gears is also lost.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That could look like gliding your fingers down them, kissing, licking, or gently biting those areas.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the video, the sound of Bambi's stomping, licking, meowing and general everyday life has delighted viewers.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Luka was placed on heavy sedation, but even that wasn't enough to stop his heavy thrashing.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Barcelona’s thrashing of Alhama was the match with the most interventions (12) and the only game in which there were no challenges was Athletic Club’s goalless draw with CD Tenerife.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One end of the spectrum are stress fracture, which are very small, often described as hairline fractures that result from repetitive force and pounding to the bone over time.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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It’s typed with such pounding despair and fury that certain letters of the alphabet actually tear through the paper (this was an old, manual typewriter).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But this chassis could be the ultimate mainstream case for cable-hiding showoffs.—
Thomas Soderstrom,
PC Magazine,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Paddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddling. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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