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quirt

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verb

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Recent Examples of quirt
Noun
The sedate throwing of flowers erupted into a fistfight, a ministampede and people lashed with whips and riding quirts. John MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quirt
Noun
  • The simple design features functional details, including adjustable skinny straps for a customizable fit and a supportive shelf bra with removable padding.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • This $21 pair has an ankle strap for extra support and a humble two-inch heel.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • From Ikebana studios in Kyoto to leather workshops in Florence and tartan looms in Stirling, a growing number of trips now build entire itineraries around a single craft.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
  • The main space includes a custom kitchen with an induction Verona stove, leathered granite counters and a large copper farmhouse sink.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Speccie’s star columnist is the rudest man in Christendom, the Godzilla of contumely, an all-time non-sufferer of fools who horsewhips his targets the way Hunter S. Thompson and Christopher Hitchens once did.
    Kyle Smith, National Review, 23 Apr. 2020
  • In reality, Watson wasn’t a bar fighter or famous for horsewhipping cowboys.
    Eliza McGraw, Smithsonian, 12 Mar. 2018
Noun
  • In addition to writing the show, his central acting turn as Vega/Zorro showcases a formidable skillset as a courtly presence equipped with agile swordplay and a cracking bullwhip.
    Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 12 May 2026
  • This can lead to a classic bullwhip effect, where small disruptions at the source amplify across the system.
    Pradeep Singh, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Lately, though, the president has upset religious conservatives by posting a Christ-like image of himself online as well as lashing out at Pope Leo and the Vatican.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • Iran’s lashing out at Israel for the sake of Hezbollah carries major risks.
    Sam Metz, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • The men’s collection offers a Western denim shirt with red piping, Lee’s straight relaxed jean and utility jacket with a subtle paisley print and hickory striped carpenter shorts.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
  • Fire up your smoker to 250 degrees and add some hickory wood for that smoky goodness.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • The wind whipped her face and her little legs stretched higher and higher, pulling her into orbit.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
  • Last month, as a steady, pre-rainy season wind whipped off the Atlantic Ocean, the sounds of samba, morna and jazz filled the streets.
    Ricci Shryock, NPR, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Normally, that involves making stone tools, butchering deer, or distilling birch tar.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
  • Hartford was experiencing a 10 out of 12 for pollen counts, with top allergens including birch, maple and oak pollens.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026

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“Quirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quirt. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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