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whopping

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verb

variants or whapping
present participle of whop
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of whopping
Adjective
The report shows Oracle’s total revenue for the 2025 fiscal year rose by 8%, reaching a whopping $57.4 billion. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025 The actor has played Captain America in a whopping 10 films, beginning with 2011's The First Avenger and stretching to 2019's Avengers: Endgame. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 13 June 2025 The restaurant has a 4.7 rating out of a whopping 9,500 reviews on Google. Essence, 12 June 2025 Opposing hitters came into play Wednesday, averaging a whopping .426 off Helsley’s heater, compared to a minuscule .095 average off his slider. Katie Woo, New York Times, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for whopping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whopping
Adjective
  • The prize money the club will receive, which is huge compared to prize money domestically and in the OFC, could further add to its dominance in New Zealand and Oceania, and skew the balance domestically and regionally.
    James Nalton, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • With all this in mind, my first night dozing off on this mattress was a huge relief.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • As Russia has demonstrated in its war in Ukraine, the country that controls global navigation systems and can disarm the satellites of its adversaries will have enormous military advantages.
    Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
  • The group wields enormous influence setting vaccine policy in the United States, including which vaccines will be covered by insurance.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • With their teeth bared in a frozen rictus grin, this couple appears to be hiding a darkness which we are left only to guess at.
    Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
  • My safety came down to something as simple as hiding my name.
    Ismat Ara, TIME, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The reluctance to do so earlier has converted a modest problem into a gigantic problem.
    Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • An image taken on March 8 documented two gigantic plumes arching above its surface.
    Robin Andrews, Wired News, 15 June 2025
Verb
  • The agency said gushes of water flooded downstream villages, catching the children who were fishing or doing laundry on a nearby river by surprise and also destroying agricultural equipment and killing livestock.
    Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Resettlement groups motivated by Christian duty At least one person doing resettlement work in Charlotte wants lawmakers to make a greater effort to help refugees.
    Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 18 June 2025
  • Both of those players made tremendous contributions throughout the playoffs to help Florida reach their goal once more.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025

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“Whopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whopping. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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