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as in lashed
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 threw
to defeat by a large margin
we whipped them 13-0 in the last game
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as in swung
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 flapped
to move or cause to move with a striking motion
her hair whipped in the wind
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as in licked
to strike repeatedly
huge raindrops whipped the windows
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Recent Examples of whipped
Cherry already has a soft spot for Biancani, never mind the grueling conditioning, including countless hours of running that whipped the Hornets into shape.
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Ovechkin gathered the puck on his forehand, quickly turned it over to his backhand and whipped it into the net.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
Their dance began with spider web graphics covering the floor as Whitney whipped her skirt around like a matador.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Sweet potatoes are whipped with apple cider vinegar and baking spices that serve as a container for a pool of apple-cinnamon hot sauce.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Sides of salad, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, whipped sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, buttered corn, stuffing and cranberry sauce can be purchased a la carte.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Stir in 2 cups whipped topping until well combined.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
It's completed with nutmeg and whipped topping.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Ovechkin gathered the puck on his forehand, quickly turned it over to his backhand and whipped it into the net.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
Their dance began with spider web graphics covering the floor as Whitney whipped her skirt around like a matador.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Sweet potatoes are whipped with apple cider vinegar and baking spices that serve as a container for a pool of apple-cinnamon hot sauce.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Sides of salad, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, whipped sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, buttered corn, stuffing and cranberry sauce can be purchased a la carte.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Stir in 2 cups whipped topping until well combined.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
It's completed with nutmeg and whipped topping.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whipped
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Picking sweet Julie mangoes from the big tree in the front yard of my childhood home; going to the beach where my late brother tried (and failed) to teach me to swim; visiting relatives during the summer in the very areas that were now being lashed by rain and wind.—
Grace White,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Vargas floated groups of migrants across the informal border crossing between Guatemala and Mexico on a makeshift raft made from wooden boards lashed to fat inner tubes.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Asked in court to provide proof that the items had nails fixed to them, Hewson said agents threw them away after the incident.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The children also broke a weight scale, threw sports equipment throughout the room and stole several items.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In Manassas Park, Virginia, a city that is nearly 40% Hispanic, the electorate swung 22 points to the left last week for Democratic Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
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In May, the indictment said, Clase agreed to throw a ball at a certain point in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the batter swung, resulting in a strike, costing the bettors $4,000 in wagers.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Moytoy flapped his lips fast like an engine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Aug. 2025
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Cunha, sitting on the turf, flapped his arms when Mbeumo failed to follow in for a tap-in.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Some even licked the candy to soften it -- a trick used by contestants in the show.—
Hakyung Kate Lee,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Napkins were crumpled; plates were licked.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Carmakers like Volkswagen warned of possible production risks, while Honda slashed its annual profit forecast after halting production at several plants.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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The administration also slashed funding for climate science research at agencies like NOAA, NASA, and even USDA.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That anxiety grew after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites earlier this year.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Two Tennessee public schools were bombed in 1956.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ovechkin gathered the puck on his forehand, quickly turned it over to his backhand and whipped it into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Whipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipped. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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