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
CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Sticks, staff, swords, sabers, whips or scepters including extendable items.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Left Arrow Right Arrow Nearly a dozen firefighters and paramedics were fired, and four are facing criminal charges, after a 19-year-old rookie Florida firefighter was allegedly whipped and waterboarded in a violent hazing incident.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Most of those years were in the Senate, including a term as minority whip.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Sticks, staff, swords, sabers, whips or scepters including extendable items.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
A number of editors were pleasantly surprised by the taste of the icing and its ratio in relation to the cake—not too sweet or overly whipped.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Left Arrow Right Arrow Nearly a dozen firefighters and paramedics were fired, and four are facing criminal charges, after a 19-year-old rookie Florida firefighter was allegedly whipped and waterboarded in a violent hazing incident.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whip
Noun
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The main selling point here is the slingback strap that can be worn tucked up on the vamp or adjusted down to secure your heel in place.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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This single-strap leather tote is a tad more practical for everyday use but still fits into the slouchy, hobo trends that are carrying over into 2026.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Minimalists will opt for a charging station with organized cords or a drawer or basket to hide cords in lieu of a jumble of cords and devices, Donaldson shares.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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That can include driving someone away from agents, hiding them, or providing false documents.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But Pierre threw the ball away leading to two more free throws for Council with 21 seconds remaining.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Young was remarkably efficient, throwing three TD passes of 30-plus yards and going 15-for-20 for 206 yards.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Chiefs’ special teams also never swung the field with a return for a touchdown.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Consisting of wispy layers that create soft movement, akin to fluttering butterfly wings, the cut is a popular option for cascading long lengths.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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With 10 minutes to spare before a rally at the intersection of 45th Street and Lamar Boulevard, at least 50 protesters were already showing up with drums, saxophones, homemade signs and fluttering American flags to protest ICE's killing of 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Weir picked up his first guitar licks from David Nelson and future Jefferson Airplane member Jorma Kaukonen.—
Richard Gehr,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other photos showed Owen proudly licking the faces of his owners and getting some hugs and pats from the reality star, her husband and children.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Of course, Philly’s historic cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways and uneven sidewalks aren’t wheelchair- or cane-friendly, and are a challenge for people with mobility limitations.—
Laura Baehr,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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In videos widely shared to social media, Joel is seen looking thin, walking on stage with the help of a cane, a sign of his condition, a neurological disorder called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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With the midterm elections looming, the pressure is on for the Fed to temporarily goose the economy by slashing interest rates.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Statesman scooped a city memo detailing funding slashes to nonprofits, which said they were blindsided without notification of the cuts and given very little time to implement them.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Whip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whip. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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