as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
as the whippers of teams from much larger schools, our players have much to be proud of
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Recent Examples of whipper
On the first pitch, Casey, who weighs almost twice as much as me, took the biggest whipper (a giant climbing fall) of his life.
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The Editors, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
The Editors, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whipper
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And while plenty of Korean brands have mastered the art of silky sunscreens with zero white cast, Innisfree’s Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++—the upgraded version of the brand’s long-time fan-favorite and Best of Beauty winner—is especially worth calling out.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Manchester City A lot of Brentford fans wanted to see former players David Raya and Christian Norgaard with winners' medals.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The 350-watt motor made quick work of beating egg whites to a stiff peak, and provided plenty of power to push the beaters through the dense cookie dough without becoming sluggish.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Use a silicone spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice, and don’t forget to scrape the beaters, too.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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In America, deconstructing our national mythology and recasting early Puritan settlers as bloodthirsty conquerors helped zero American Indians.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Visually, the Honcho leans more pit-bike than prairie conqueror.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 2026
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This includes dog and cat food, cat litter, treats, beds and blankets, food and water bowls, leashes and collars, puppy pads, nail trimmers, and even flea and tick prevention.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Hedge trimmers may be used to cut many branches or stems at once, making the task relatively quick and manageable.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Young studied biology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, before pursuing a master’s at New York University’s Science, Health & Environmental Reporting Program.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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The master artist layered in cool and neutral tones for some covetable depth while focusing on the hair around her face so as to better structure it.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Whipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipper. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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