WHIPPING (UP) Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

whipping (up)

verb

Definition of whipping (up)

present participle of whip (up)

as in provoking

to bring (something volatile or intense) into being whipped up protests against the proposed amendment to the state's constitution

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Guendouzi, who played for Lyon’s rivals Marseille between 2022 and 2024, was seen provoking the Lyon fans at full time with a series of exuberant celebrations.

— Ali Rampling, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
This year's Ig Nobel Prizes — which are awarded for humorous, yet thought-provoking research — have been announced, but not on their home turf.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

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For now, at least, the burden of care continues to fall on the sandwich generation -- middle-aged adults who are raising children and supporting aging parents at the same time.

— HUIYEE CHIEW AND LYRIC LI THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Fundraising for Hunger Busters continued Despite the lack of food deliveries, Phillips kept raising money for Hunger Busters.

— Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

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After decades of promoting the film, Wong’s short feature about her China trip was finally aired throughout the United States on ABC television on February 14, 1957.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
La Opinión grew during this period, strengthening its commitment to civic journalism by opposing Proposition 187 and promoting citizenship and immigrant rights.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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