WHIPPER Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

whipper

noun

Definition of whipper

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

The Spread, headlined and executive produced by Oscar winner Javier Bardem, hails from Ozark co-creator Bill Dubuque, Sean Sansiveri and Fifth Season, with Kingsman helmer Matthew Vaughn set to direct.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
The Grammy winner’s label said the album signals a new chapter in which Miley (no last name) will honor the influence of her godmother, Dolly Parton.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of winner

Noun

The Tigers were upset in the Sweet 16 in March as a buzzer-beater by Duke’s Ashlon Jackson forced LSU’s earliest tournament exit since 2022.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Beat on medium speed; the butter will go from chunky to pebbly to sandy, and then the mixture will ball up around the beaters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of beater

Noun

Located at the junction of three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the region has historically been a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
In life, and in the novel, the German conquerors in their splendid uniforms make debonair remarks, as the French cultural and social figures who frequent the bar—collaborators—are thrilled to remain close to power.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of conqueror

Noun

Video from the scene shows a hedge trimmer in the middle of the street outside the home, cordoned off by police tape and orange cones.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Within accessories, tools and devices, the highest-revenue categories are curlers and straighteners, massage devices, skin care devices, hair dryers, and hair trimmers — accounting for $158 million of the market.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of trimmer

Noun

A student there named John-Michael Tebelak wrote the book for the show as his master’s thesis, with original songs provided by his friends.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Parker’s Heritage Collection is named after the late master distiller Parker Beam, who joined Heaven Hill in 1960 when his father, Earl Beam, was master distiller there.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

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