as in dinosaurs
something that is unusually large and powerful
a whale of a pickup truck
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as in hits
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
whaled the ball so hard that it sailed over the fence and into the neighbor's yard
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as in hides
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
whaled the rug with a broom to knock the dirt out of it
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as in pounds
to strike repeatedly
mercilessly whaled the pickpocket for stealing from her purse
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Recent Examples of whales
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
Wall Street whales can’t jump into our profitable CEF pond.
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Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Relying on wind for propulsion means the boat will also generate far less noise pollution than cargo ships, which is good news for whales and other marine life.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
Like all large whales, the NOAA said fin whales were hunted by commercial whalers and their populations were decimated.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Animal migration routes might look chaotic on a map, but birds, whales, turtles and more forge these paths for specific reasons.
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Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
After surveying only a tiny fraction of the trench, the researchers tallied 476 individual whales spanning a variety of species.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
Wall Street whales can’t jump into our profitable CEF pond.
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Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Relying on wind for propulsion means the boat will also generate far less noise pollution than cargo ships, which is good news for whales and other marine life.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
Like all large whales, the NOAA said fin whales were hunted by commercial whalers and their populations were decimated.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Animal migration routes might look chaotic on a map, but birds, whales, turtles and more forge these paths for specific reasons.
—
Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
After surveying only a tiny fraction of the trench, the researchers tallied 476 individual whales spanning a variety of species.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Verb
Killer whales off New England The aquarium says killer whale sightings are uncommon in New England waters.
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Neal Riley,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whales
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Experts are invited to experience an amusement park built around cloned dinosaurs.
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This image provided by the Natural History Museum shows a fossil found in Antarctica that belongs to a group of dinosaurs called titanosaurs.
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Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
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For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
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Below the dash, the center console is simplified with a small panel of control buttons, a wireless phone charge pad, cup holders and an arm rest that hides a bit of storage space.
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Other supplements come in gelatin capsules, made from collagen derived from cow and pig bones and hides, or mixed with dairy binders such as lactose and sodium caseinate.
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Back from a hamstring injury, Teoscar Hernández rejoins a relentless Dodgers offense that pounds 17 hits and three homers in a 9-4 win over the Athletics.
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Teams go bonkers when the player pounds their school name on the bracket.
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The fine is one of three antitrust penalties totaling more than $8 billion that the European Commission slapped on Google between 2017 and 2019, putting the 27-nation bloc at the forefront of the global push to rein in tech giants.
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There are also pieces by Rufino Tamayo, Diego Rivera, and other giants of Mexican modernism.
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Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau punches the ball clear as Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic attempts to head the ball during a World Cup ground-stage match in Toronto on June 12, 2026.
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Humble and simple, this Tomato-Basil Chicken punches way above its weight.
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As Rice whips the ball in with bend and power, keep an eye on England’s blockers in the clip below.
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The vessel bends, blocks, and whips the wind into complex micro-currents before the air ever hits the sails.
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Food stands also debuted that year, with ribs sizzling along with the blues licks.
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At one point in a dinner scene, Shields' Erika licks Joey's fingers.
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“Whales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whales. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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