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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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Recent Examples of whaling
Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The Mystic Seaport, the nation's largest maritime museum, has three large ships, including the Morgan, the last remaining wooden whaling ship from the 19th century American merchant fleet.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
Although the colony could feed itself by 1835 and began exporting wool in 1836, the main industry, whaling, remained in American hands.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Last year, researchers reported one of the lowest counts of adults since the 1970s — which was not long after protections to ban the commercial whaling industry were put in place.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The Mystic Seaport, the nation's largest maritime museum, has three large ships, including the Morgan, the last remaining wooden whaling ship from the 19th century American merchant fleet.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Due to the underwater belt’s sheer size, the monumental construction revealed a community dependent on whaling, as by-products became commodities to be exchanged and traded between these local groups.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
Although the colony could feed itself by 1835 and began exporting wool in 1836, the main industry, whaling, remained in American hands.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whaling
Noun
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Mau plays a party girl who is found collapsed after a night of clubbing.—
Kelsey Brown,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Mar. 2026
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As a single man in my 20s, I should have been electrified staying out late clubbing, dating, and having fun.—
Edgar Castro Tello,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During that time, the moon will appear mostly dark, which will give the astronauts a chance to look for flashes of light from rocky objects smacking into the moon or to observe planets and other celestial bodies.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Other incidents over the years have seen fans grab at Nikki Bella or actually smacking Alex Bliss on the backside as Nia Jax was carrying her over her shoulder from a previous segment.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The fourth-largest barrier reef in the world, Anegada's Horseshoe Reef draws beginner snorkelers and dedicated divers to colorful corals hiding sublime marine life.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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This is a pipeline-optionality story hiding inside a cash-flow machine.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Viewers shared videos showing intense rain and wind pounding the neighborhood as outdoor furniture was sent flying.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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There's been no country that's ever taken a pounding like that.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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His two-run single helped Andrew go up 5-0 after the first, and his versatility is a key component of the Thunderbolts’ attack.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That means going beyond slapping a flag on packaging in November.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mirković took a straight line toward Wagler, slapping his hand and then bringing him in for a long hug — two freshmen raised 5,000 miles apart who came together to help the Illini reach their first Final Four since 2005.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The famously-shy sophomore obliged, several of her teammates whipping out their phones to record the big moment.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Supergirl trailer shows him hootin' and hollerin' while doing donuts on his cycle and whipping his chain weapon around a horde of assailants.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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Both have walked away from battles licking their wounds.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Five caribou stood licking at the stain.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Whaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whaling. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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