as in strap
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
a 100-year-old whip that was once used by a coachman
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1
as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
whipped the animal when it did not move fast enough to please him
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as in to throw
to defeat by a large margin
we whipped them 13-0 in the last game
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as in to swing
to change the course or direction of (something)
any more complaints and I'm whipping this car around and heading back home
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
huge raindrops whipped the windows
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Recent Examples of whip
Justin Ready, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
The transformation wrought by AI will take time — and in the process many jobs will be eliminated, just as light bulbs destroyed the candle business, and buggy whip makers were displaced by new jobs in the auto industry a century ago.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Like its Polestar 2 and 3 siblings, the 4 has so much spunk and poise and whipping it around local chicanes can be a highlight of any weekend.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Justin Ready is a Republican Maryland state senator and minority whip representing District 5 in Carroll and Frederick counties.
—Justin Ready, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
The transformation wrought by AI will take time — and in the process many jobs will be eliminated, just as light bulbs destroyed the candle business, and buggy whip makers were displaced by new jobs in the auto industry a century ago.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Stuck in his backhand corner, Altmaier was on defense as Lajović whipped an inside-out forehand crosscourt.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Like its Polestar 2 and 3 siblings, the 4 has so much spunk and poise and whipping it around local chicanes can be a highlight of any weekend.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whip
Noun
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These long straps hang off your child's car seat, acting as an additional anchor point for front-facing car seats and preventing them from tipping forward.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
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The luxurious touch of velvet elevates any look, while the thick straps and flat sole give it a practical element.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This beloved Italian restaurant is hiding in a Homewood neighborhood.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Abdul Hadi spent his days hiding in hovels in distant parts of Syria, turning his mind obsessively over the old days of revolution, over fleeting encounters and terrible choices.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Roberts said Snell was up to 86-87 mph while throwing long toss and should extend his long toss in the days ahead.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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When their son Hamnet dies suddenly, Agnes and William are thrown into unimaginable grief, which the Bard then channels into arguably the most influential play of all time.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2026
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As the exomoon orbits its host, its gravity swings the planet around their common center of gravity, called the barycenter.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2026
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Bridgerton, with its consciously diverse vision of a Regency world, feels like a project conceived in a more inclusive moment; the pendulum has since swung the other way.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fringed palm fronds flutter in the breeze.—
Jason Sheeler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pugh’s dress wholly evoked dark glamour, with a high neckline, fluttering short sleeves and a hint of contrasting fabric throughout the design of the dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Legend has it that when Buddha was painting the sky, blue pigment dripped onto the floor and his inquisitive chow chow licked the puddle, coloring the dog’s tongue permanently.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Son disappeared from public view, licking his wounds while also plotting his comeback.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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There were those with canes and walkers, who came of age in Jackson’s time, and those who benefited from his legacy.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Such is the power of cachaça, the essential and irresistible Brazilian sugar cane spirit that courses through each round of tropical cocktails passed across the bar.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Council was able to avoid layoffs, balancing its billion dollar budgets by slashing vacant positions and hiking fees for parking and other programs, in those years.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Through the implementation of strong border policies, fentanyl trafficking across the southern border has been slashed in half, leading to fewer overdose deaths devastating American families.—
Gabe Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Whip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whip. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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