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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Noun
  • At the WellChild Awards in London on Monday, May 8, Harry, 40, chatted with 13-year-old Grace Tutt, a Special Recognition winner who uses a wheelchair following a bus crash.
    Erin Hill, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Yet Nigeria still boast depth, with new Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tolu Arokodare scoring the winner in their 1-0 victory over Rwanda.
    Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Check the base of the beater shaft, rims around the motor housing, ventilation openings, and control knobs and switches.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Rule twists at the end of each half such as long-range goals counting double guarantee plenty of late drama such as the Final 4 semifinalists being determined by a buzzer-beater goal in the final regular game day.
    Steve Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Many historians believe that modern chess originated from chaturanga, an ancient Indian board game that spread to the world via traders, pilgrims and conquerors.
    Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Others contend he was poisoned by his viceroy Antipater, while more modern conjectures propose the weary conqueror had picked up typhoid fever or meningitis or was done in by his over-use of the medicine hellebore, then prescribed as a purgative as well as for gout and signs of insanity.
    John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • In addition to the clipping tools, the 7-in-1 pet grooming appliance also comes with a dog paw trimmer, a nail grinder, a deshedding tool and brushes to keep your pup’s hair tangle-free.
    Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Looking to buy a nose hair trimmer, wearable neck air conditioner or holographic fish tank from the always quirky Hammacher Schlemmer catalog?
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to a law degree, Lee also holds a master’s in meteorology.
    Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Davis, 55, who originated the role of the best and most knowledgeable Charms master at Hogwarts, becomes the first actor from the blockbuster film franchise to reprise a character in the TV adaptation set for 2027 premiere.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Whipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipper. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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