whippings

plural of whipping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for whippings
Noun
  • Detainees have alleged torture and beatings inside CECOT since their release.
    Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The beatings became so routine that the Venezuelans scored them on a scale of one to five—the higher the number, the worse the treatment.
    Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Others losses, like their double-digit defeats of the past two seasons, were perfectly regular.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Both teams are coming off disappointing defeats.
    Jim Reineking, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Florida Democrats, weakened by years of losses and fractured messaging, continue to face a shrinking electorate.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Many savers saw losses early in the year, though.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For the next three years, early intervention programs — including reading, music and speech therapy — helped monitor Ness' children, looking for possible cognitive or learning setbacks.
    Jeff Truesdell, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Using real-world victories and setbacks, Williams outlines a replicable approach to leadership that empowers readers to achieve meaningful, lasting impact for their companies or communities.
    Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Whippings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whippings. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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