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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
The combination of sugar snap peas and whipped tofu with a sizzling oil drizzle is a meatless stunner.
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Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
Merchants in fine suits rode in carriages or on sedan chairs while enslaved people lugging carts and crates wore dirty, threadbare clothing and could be publicly whipped or burned to death for misbehavior.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2026
As conquerers of the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks have whipped all five boroughs into a frenzy.
—Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Costume bit the tenant’s hands and cheek during the struggle, then whipped a knife out of his pocket and stabbed the tenant in the back of the neck, the tenant said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Jade whipped Rhea into the corner and went back to doing pushups.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The wind whipped her face and her little legs stretched higher and higher, pulling her into orbit.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Last month, as a steady, pre-rainy season wind whipped off the Atlantic Ocean, the sounds of samba, morna and jazz filled the streets.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 27 May 2026
Having whipped her own business into shape for the AI era, Sweet is better prepared to guide companies across industries through their own transformations.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
Merchants in fine suits rode in carriages or on sedan chairs while enslaved people lugging carts and crates wore dirty, threadbare clothing and could be publicly whipped or burned to death for misbehavior.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2026
As conquerers of the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks have whipped all five boroughs into a frenzy.
—Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Costume bit the tenant’s hands and cheek during the struggle, then whipped a knife out of his pocket and stabbed the tenant in the back of the neck, the tenant said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Jade whipped Rhea into the corner and went back to doing pushups.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The wind whipped her face and her little legs stretched higher and higher, pulling her into orbit.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Last month, as a steady, pre-rainy season wind whipped off the Atlantic Ocean, the sounds of samba, morna and jazz filled the streets.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 27 May 2026
Having whipped her own business into shape for the AI era, Sweet is better prepared to guide companies across industries through their own transformations.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whipped
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The archipelago is also lashed by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms each year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The archipelago is also lashed by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms each year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Lopes notably threw himself in front of a Mikel Oyarzabal volley with just moments to go, a prime example of the back-four’s commitment to defend their goal.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In the series opener, Lauer threw his four-seamer in the zone only 42% of the time, cutting his chase rate to 23%.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Many of those key races, including for governors of New Jersey and Virginia, swung blue amid voter discontent over inflation and cost of living.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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Revenue growth swung from negative-3 percent to plus-5 percent over three years, outpacing the S&P 500 and S&P Tech Index.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Kerolin’s head was down and eventually so was Shaw’s, her run stopped, arms flapped against her side.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The jacket hugged every contour of your torso and never flapped in the wind.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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The district attorney's press release states that Edwards was at the bar with her then-boyfriend, Jordan Hyder, when Vega’s girlfriend unexpectedly licked her face.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
13 Nov. 2025
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The carcass was gone, the grass and weeds were licked clean of blood, and the knife was buried under debris.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Amazon slashed prices on this season’s trendiest styles just in time to bundle up as temperatures plunge.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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If the department does not comply, Hegseth’s travel budget would be slashed by 25% until the relevant videos are turned over, according to the legislation.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
8 Dec. 2025
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When Moscow started blitzing Ukraine’s cities and communications towers with exploding missiles, the Western satellite colossus Intelsat swiftly mapped out strategies to keep the country from being bombed into an informational black hole.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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In our group chat, someone says when Israel bombed Evin Prison, the notorious political prison in Tehran, at least a hundred trans prisoners were buried alive underground.—
Neda Maghbouleh
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed on Saturday in the Central District of California, claims that the supermodel turned media personality participated in a 3½-hour interview, of which about 16 minutes was used.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Salah turned 34 today, with several fans bringing signs to the stadium in his honor.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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“Whipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipped. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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