WHIPPERS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

whippers

noun

plural of whipper

as in winners

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

Why Bryson City is a fan favorite On the resulting list of readers’ choice award winners, Bryson City was the only place in North Carolina to land in the top 10.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026
Last weekend, the football team honored the gold medal winners during a home game against Charlotte.

— Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of winners

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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 conquerors

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Communities can reduce their fire risk by thinning out grass, brush, and trees with weed trimmers, mowers, and chainsaws.

— Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 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

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