1
as in smacking
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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2
as in hiding
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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3
as in pounding
to strike repeatedly
mercilessly whaled the pickpocket for stealing from her purse
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as in clubbing
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Recent Examples of whaling
Andrew Chapman, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2024
Although whaling was almost entirely banned worldwide in 1986, the whales’ numbers have not recovered.
—Nate Iglehart, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
The American whaling industry killed perhaps 32,000 whales over the 74 years between 1835 and 1909.
—Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Moving the timing back by four years allowed Logan to look at the collapse of the whaling industry, which was on its last legs, undone by dwindling whale populations and the popularity of kerosene as a replacement energy source for whale oil.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
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Even though Iceland no longer allows blue whale hunting, commercial whaling is still legal there today.
—Andrew Chapman, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2024
Although whaling was almost entirely banned worldwide in 1986, the whales’ numbers have not recovered.
—Nate Iglehart, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
The American whaling industry killed perhaps 32,000 whales over the 74 years between 1835 and 1909.
—Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Moving the timing back by four years allowed Logan to look at the collapse of the whaling industry, which was on its last legs, undone by dwindling whale populations and the popularity of kerosene as a replacement energy source for whale oil.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whaling
Verb
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But over the past two terms of the Hindu nationalist government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these vendors were accused of hiding their identity, of pretending to be Hindu.—
Ismat Ara,
TIME,
15 Mar. 2025
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Davis standing alongside Withers struck me as a classy gesture, and Withers answering for his mistake rather than hiding from the media was another.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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But the unhappy ending is especially head-pounding for Saxon Ratliff (Patrick Schwarzenegger).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Queen finished with a team-best 17 points, but Maryland frequently settled for outside jumpers instead of pounding the ball inside to Queen and Julian Reese.—
Lindsay Schnell,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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In many ways, quiet Formentera is the opposite of her famous sister island, the white-hot clubbing mecka of Ibiza, just 30 minutes away.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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For clubbing, head to Sousami Club in Limassol, owned by the Dj duo of Acidfox and Picadillis.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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This instant camera captures little moments and big occasions on film, which feels a little more special than whipping out an iPhone.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 Jan. 2025
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Jared Harris is the best movie John ever, licking his lips and sucking his teeth; Aidan Quinn is the best movie Paul.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Boston, Cleveland, and New York are licking their chops, ready to feast on a Bucks team missing its point guard, its bench leader, and its identity.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Sunday’s attacks follow Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments two days ago that Moscow is ready for a fresh round of direct peace talks in Istanbul.—
Volodymyr Yurchuk,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukraine despite talks between the two countries in Istanbul, which were supposed to lead to a ceasefire.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
29 June 2025
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But instead of stopping, Burnett tried to drive away, hitting a tow truck in the process, police said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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The first season of Severance was a kettle on a flame, hitting its boiling point around Episode 7, and then just boiling over for the final three episodes.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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For both types of validators, slashing costs will drop majorly.—
Amor Sexton,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Whaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whaling. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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