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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2
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
Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Cosponsors include Republican Guy Reschenthaler, the chief deputy whip, and Democrats Terri Sewell and Chris Deluzio.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Booker whipped a pass to the wide-open future Hall of Famer, who cashed in at the buzzer.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The latest menu delivers a nod to iconic Kiwi favorites such as confit potato with onion creme fraiche whip and chives, a twist on chips and dip, and ambrosia ice cream with raspberry frozen yogurt, milk chocolate shards, marshmallow and sour cherry swirls.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Cosponsors include Republican Guy Reschenthaler, the chief deputy whip, and Democrats Terri Sewell and Chris Deluzio.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
Conditions loom to get only tougher Sunday when temperatures are expected to reach around 85 degrees to further dry out the putting surfaces while whipping winds are set to arrive ahead of a cold front headed for central Florida.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Booker whipped a pass to the wide-open future Hall of Famer, who cashed in at the buzzer.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whip
Noun
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The versatile spring-forward piece can be used as a handheld bag or as a crossbody with a detachable strap.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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From a $7 luggage strap to secure your belongings to a four-pack of AirTags to keep tabs on your bags, this St. Patrick’s Day sale is made for travelers.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The ancient springhead, natural waterpark, and retro roadside attraction has more than a few secrets hidden in its eelgrass.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Read Next Texas Man killed daughter’s boyfriend and hid body, Texas officials say.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Taylor and Salley throw accusations back and forth when Taylor shares an update on her near future, much to Shep’s surprise.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five innings, giving up one run and striking out four.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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There were joyful scenes on the ISS as Wilmore swung open the station's hatch and rang the ship's bell when the new arrivals came.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Wilmore swung open the space station’s hatch and then rang the ship’s bell as the new arrivals floated in one by one and were greeted with hugs and handshakes.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Or catch a ferry to Lokrum Island—a 72-hectare nature reserve home to towering pine forests, a medieval Benedictine monastery (established in the 11th century), and botanical gardens where flirty peacocks flutter their feathers.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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His long-distance shot skimmed off the stick of Niko Mikkola and fluttered past Juuse Saros.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Being licked by the cows and licking them back is a daily occurrence for her.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Evy was holding an ice cream cone and lowered it so Kinley could lick it.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Injured in a fall during infancy, McCombs depended on the support of a cane for the rest of his life.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Alas, Mount Gay doesn’t grow enough cane to use in all its rums, and Single Estate is still limited to a few thousand bottles per year.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Last season, the veteran slashed .251/.335/.468 with 26 home runs and 26 doubles.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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The cutscene slashes through the past and present of the Hive God pantheon, which has a dead Oryx quasi-returned and now interested in us, his killers.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Whip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whip. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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