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noun

plural of quirt
as in bullwhips

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verb

present tense third-person singular of quirt
as in straps

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quirts
  1. straps
  2. whips
  3. crops
  4. flails
  5. lashes
  6. slashes
  7. scourges
  8. flogs
Noun
  • Amebelle Sleeveless Jumpsuit With adjustable straps, a square neckline, tulip hems, and a relaxed fit, this linen-blend jumpsuit makes an easy, breezy outfit.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Even the straps are made with comfort in mind, thanks to a supersoft jersey lining that prevents rubbing and chafing.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Definition of straps
Verb
  • Instead of floating crosses in, Saka either whips his deliveries low near the six-yard box or works a slightly more central position to cut the ball back with a firmer connection.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • The vessel bends, blocks, and whips the wind into complex micro-currents before the air ever hits the sails.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Definition of whips
Noun
  • Farmers facing restrictions on irrigating their crops are warning of smaller fruit harvests and rising prices this season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Despite Han Solo's protestations to the contrary, travelling faster than light on screen is usually just as straightforward as dusting crops.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of crops
Verb
  • While Rhaenyra flails from one problem to the next, Ormund plots and schemes and uses his wits to undo his enemies.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The movements are entirely reflexive, yet the arm that flails more predicts future handedness with a high level of accuracy.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026
Definition of flails
Verb
  • Ukrainian officials have warned residents to guard against further strikes as Russia lashes out.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
  • Continue reading … SEISMIC SUPPORT — AOC lashes out at Trump for 'betrayal' of voters after key SCOTUS immigration ruling.
    — , FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of lashes
Verb
  • Applying this rule to back-to-school clothes, summer swimwear, and winter boots takes minimal extra effort (plus a little storage space) and slashes kid clothing budgets in half.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • Continue reading … DOLLAR DIPLOMACY — Taco Bell slashes prices on lettuce-free favorites to win back wary customers.
    — , FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of slashes
Verb
  • An expensive dollar also scourges industries that compete with imports.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Definition of scourges
Verb
  • Now adults, after a childhood marred with tragedy, Guin flogs a memoir only tangentially related to the truth, and Ennis stages a new art exhibit, despite what happened at the last one.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Definition of flogs
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“Quirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quirts. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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