as in beating
failure to win a contest
suffered a whipping that took them out of competition
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1
as in hiding
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
whipped the animal when it did not move fast enough to please him
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2
as in throwing
to defeat by a large margin
we whipped them 13-0 in the last game
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as in swinging
to change the course or direction of (something)
any more complaints and I'm whipping this car around and heading back home
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as in flapping
to move or cause to move with a striking motion
her hair whipped in the wind
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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
huge raindrops whipped the windows
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Recent Examples of whipping
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
This is a heavenly take on hot chocolate, using dark chocolate and whipping cream.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Scheffler began the final day eight shots behind and was 7 under through seven holes before the wind began whipping.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Sherman said Rams subsequent pass coverages were affected by Shaheed whipping cornerback Darious Williams’ press coverage and getting four strides behind him to invite the sideline pass.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
This is a heavenly take on hot chocolate, using dark chocolate and whipping cream.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
By whipping or rapidly spinning fresh citrus juice, bartenders introduce air into the liquid, creating a thicker texture without adding additional ingredients.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Scheffler began the final day eight shots behind and was 7 under through seven holes before the wind began whipping.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whipping
Noun
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Deranque, a far-right activist, died of brain injuries last week from a beating in the French city of Lyon.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Deranque died last week of brain injuries after a beating in Lyon during a clash near a student meeting.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For more wicker patio set deals hiding in plain sight, check out our favorites below from Walmart, West Elm, and beyond—and get ready for many afternoons spent enjoying your new outdoor oasis.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Typically police will train on how to work their way through a building where a shooter could be hiding behind various doors or in rooms or stairways.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The swirling, whirling mass approaches like a steam train, picking up thousands of tons of matter on its descent, throwing clouds of snow into the air as its gathers speeds of up to 130 kph (80 mph).—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Instead of throwing the baby toys on the couch, toss them in the basket.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Many readers will remember the MetaFly, a remote-control robotic insect that flies by actually flapping its wings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2026
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Scheffler trailed by two strokes before unleashing a 6-iron on his 18th-hole approach, leaving just 2 feet, 7 inches for an eagle putt that was slightly complicated by wind gusts flapping his navy pants.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Spit Heathcliff spends a lot of time straight-up licking Cathy’s face in this movie.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Even in the trailer, scenes of slapping dough, Robbie and Elordi kissing in the rain and Elordi licking a wall were telltale signs that this would be a heightened version of the actual romance depicted in the book.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Aston Villa 2-1 Leeds Brentford vs Brighton Brighton are playing better than a horrible run of results — one win, six draws, and six defeats in their last 13 Premier League games — suggests.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The blowout loss would mark not only the biggest margin of defeat for the Trojans in two seasons under Musselman but also the first time USC (18-8 overall, 7-8 in the Big Ten) has given up more than 100 points in a game since 2019.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump has reversed Biden-era clean energy policies, slashing solar and wind funding, ending EV tax credits and opening the Pacific Coast to oil drilling.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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That’s far different than the 31% price slashing in the three years ending in December 2009.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Drake Powell provided one of the early highlights with five quick points off the bench, first burying a smooth step-back 3-pointer from the right wing, then following it with a crafty drive and physical finish moments later.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Clearing rubble and burying the dead Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry summoned Pakistan’s ambassador to Kabul to protest the strikes.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Whipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipping. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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