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

That will be Cancelo and Jules Kounde, though Xavi Espart is another option in addition to a multifunctional World Cup winner in Eric Garcia.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
There are other accomplished sprinters in the peloton, but her dominance this season is akin to five-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar (21 wins this year) on the men’s side.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of winner

Noun

The plot of the original YouTube series began to follow the Skibidi Toilets, a conqueror race armed with futuristic weaponry and an intention to colonize the galaxy.

— Kyle MacNeill, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026
One stronghold after another has fallen to the ruthless conqueror Nobunaga Oda—often celebrated as the first great unifier of Japan but here cast as a largely offscreen mega-villain.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

Definition of conqueror

Noun

The defensive end returned the next year trimmer and quicker, finishing the regular season with 15 1/2 sacks and a career-best 21 tackles for loss.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Of course, there are also nods to the beloved Raimi-era chainsaw with power tools like a brush trimmer and a heavy-duty hammer drill.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Definition of trimmer

Noun

The scent, built around the traditionally feminine note of vanilla, was created by DSM-Firmenich master perfumers Nathalie Lorson and Alberto Morillas.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
Williamson earned bachelor’s degrees in English and political science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, before completing a master’s degree in criminal justice while living in Germany.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

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