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Recent Examples of whiffed
Jordan’s star player Mousa Al-Tamari whiffed on a crossing attempt, but the ball went right to midfielder Nizar Al-Rashdan, who hit the shot with the outside of his right foot.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
In the 32nd minute, 40-year-old captain Edin Džeko received the ball in the box and his lofted cross to the far post was whiffed by midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic.
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Josh Gross,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
Posey, meanwhile, whiffed on the franchise-changing Devers trade.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Canseco, playing for the Rangers, whiffed on the catch, and the ball bounced off the top of his head for a homer.
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Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
Sánchez whiffed Turner for his first big-league strikeout.
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Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Son also whiffed on a header around the hour mark.
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Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
The Flyers hit Andersen with 15 shots during 19 minutes of overtime in Game 2 and whiffed on their chance at the win — and perhaps their best shot at making this a competitive series — when Travis Konecny missed a makeable look on a breakaway.
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CBS News,
8 May 2026
The Bronx Bombers whiffed on Juan Soto but have since brought in Max Fried, Devin Williams, and Cody Bellinger.
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Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
In the 32nd minute, 40-year-old captain Edin Džeko received the ball in the box and his lofted cross to the far post was whiffed by midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic.
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Josh Gross,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
Posey, meanwhile, whiffed on the franchise-changing Devers trade.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Canseco, playing for the Rangers, whiffed on the catch, and the ball bounced off the top of his head for a homer.
—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
Sánchez whiffed Turner for his first big-league strikeout.
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Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Son also whiffed on a header around the hour mark.
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Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
The Flyers hit Andersen with 15 shots during 19 minutes of overtime in Game 2 and whiffed on their chance at the win — and perhaps their best shot at making this a competitive series — when Travis Konecny missed a makeable look on a breakaway.
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CBS News,
8 May 2026
The Bronx Bombers whiffed on Juan Soto but have since brought in Max Fried, Devin Williams, and Cody Bellinger.
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Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiffed
Verb
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On land, cadaver dogs sniffed the shore for any trace of Lynette.
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Deputies once again conducted a traffic stop, and a police dog sniffed out illicit substances.
Verb
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In a strange twist, the potential buyer reportedly smelled a rat and reached out to someone with the company, to make sure the machinery hadn’t been stolen.
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Max also smelled awful, could barely walk and had about nine to 10 wounds on his body, according to the document.
Verb
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When inhaled, these microscopic particles can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing swelling and inflammation.
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When wildfire smoke is inhaled, volatile gases and tiny particles can pass through the lining of the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
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“Whiffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiffed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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