whipper

Definition of whippernext
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. The Editors, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • Instead, another contestant was named the winner.
    Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 June 2026
  • Take our hair care winner, the Xtressé Hair Therapy System, which aims to thicken and repair your strands with a combination of at-home daily rituals and professional, in-office care.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • It's not recommended to use a carpet vacuum head on hardwoods or laminate, as the beater bar can sometimes damage flooring.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • The game followed a championship series filled with down-to-the-wire face-offs won by edge-of-your-seat buzzer beaters.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Topuria, for his part, has vowed to run it back with Gaethje, praising his conqueror while promising the story between them is far from over.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Barcelona and Manchester City (in both domestic cups) were their elite conquerors in those competitions, though the 7-2 scoreline of the second leg at Camp Nou was embarrassing.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • Over in the outlet, there are Prime Day sales on gardening supplies, leaf blowers, trimmers, bird baths, outdoor loungers, solar lights, and more—and from some of your favorite brands, too.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
  • Slimmer proportions and a bit more skin — whether through a few undone buttons, shorter shorts or trimmer tailoring — were everywhere in Milan.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Owing to lengthy maturation cycles, these inaugural releases are rums influenced by the craft and stewardship of three generations of Mount Gay master blenders.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • But according to master distiller Brent Elliott, this cask finishing project started well before either of those things were a reality.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 June 2026

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“Whipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipper. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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