as in hides
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
the desperados rawhided their horses in a futile attempt to outride the posse pursuing them
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Every statistic about patient safety hides a human story.—
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Canty is one of the coaches who whips students into shape.—
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When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.—
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Choose from classic styles, vegan leather designs with interchangeable straps, clear styles great for summer events and tumbler compatible styles.—
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25 Apr. 2026
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Not only does the material ensure comfort and support, but the unique design, with thick straps that curve to the exact shape of my arches and a cupped heel, creates a glove-like fit that hugs my feet.—
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PEOPLE,
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At the end of each month, Amazon slashes prices on travel gear in order to clear house for the following month.—
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Earlier this month, the White House released its fiscal year (FY) 2027 federal budget request, which slashes NASA's total budget by 23% and its science funding by 47%.—
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Just remember to harvest cold-sensitive crops before frost, or move potted plants indoors for the winter.—
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Trellis vining crops to save space and prevent diseases.—
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“Rawhides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rawhides. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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