as in clubbing
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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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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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as in pounding
to strike repeatedly
mercilessly whaled the pickpocket for stealing from her purse
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Recent Examples of whaling
Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Bowhead whales have been found with historical whaling harpoons embedded in their blubber, indicating that some individuals were alive during the 19th century.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
Along with Norway and Japan, Iceland is one of the only countries still practicing commercial whaling.
—Sylvia Hui, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024
It’s thought that populations living in the Antarctic and North Atlantic may have dropped to the low hundreds in the 1960s and 70s, around the time commercial whaling ended.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
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Noun
In the decades since the 1982 international moratorium on whaling, leviathans have returned in numbers to the Southern Ocean.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Bowhead whales have been found with historical whaling harpoons embedded in their blubber, indicating that some individuals were alive during the 19th century.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
Along with Norway and Japan, Iceland is one of the only countries still practicing commercial whaling.
—Sylvia Hui, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024
It’s thought that populations living in the Antarctic and North Atlantic may have dropped to the low hundreds in the 1960s and 70s, around the time commercial whaling ended.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whaling
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The only result apparent so far is a lot of indiscriminate clubbing and shooting by the police and a corresponding increase in murders and crimes of violence.Jack Black, Harper's Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
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After an extended break from clubbing, Yaeji is back outside with her boos, pogo-sticking under strobe lights.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
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Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
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Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
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The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.ABC News, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.Dana Feldman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The Treasury brought in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency immediately after being notified of the attack, with the remaining agencies, the FBI, intelligence community and third-party forensic investigators, contacted upon realization of the extent of the attack itself.Davey Winder, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Russian authorities have clamped down on migration following a terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall concert hall in the Moscow region, which killed 145 people, and injured around 500.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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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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Could there be a medical reason behind their licking?Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Before hitting the East Coast, this storm hit the Midwest on Sunday.Max Golembo, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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In 2011, Meester, who was at the height of her Gossip Girl fame, attended the event as a presenter, hitting the stage Garrett Hedlund to give out an award.Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 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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The deal is seen as a lifeline in particular for Nissan, which has been slashing jobs and production amid faltering sales.River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Whaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whaling. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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