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Recent Examples of whippy The atmospheric factors allowing for this kind of whippy action have been well known: The S & P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were back near the upper end of their multi-year valuation range. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025 His action is whippy and lies somewhere between that of Shaun Tait and a young Mitchell Johnson. Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025 Swinging with a whippy training aid also increases your flexibility and helps coordinate your arms and body. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2025 The Butterfly Jig was invented in Japan, where anglers delivered them on light, whippy rods made of carbon fiber that had incredible backbone. Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024 Diane brushed her yellow-blonde curls off her face, the thin, whippy flagpole in her hand. Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023 And the rifle runs well from the shoulder, though the fluted 22-inch barrel gave it a slightly whippy feel during our off-hand drills. John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020 Also of use: A whippy fastball that ranged up to 99 mph on Sunday. Allie Morris, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2020 Conditions are whippy and gray. Nick Heil, Outside Online, 25 June 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whippy
Adjective
  • There’s no question that the younger generation has brought their own approach to office life—prioritizing mental health, flexible scheduling, and work-life balance—and are even getting fired for not knowing how to act workplace-appropriate.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Its model favors small and midsize creators, offering quick setup, flexible operations, and space for experimentation.
    Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Each pair is hand-made in a super sheer, stretch mesh, and elastic side straps, and retails for $32.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • From adjoining lockers to neighboring spots in stretch lines, the two appear to have quickly developed a kinship.
    Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • How2work, a design production house in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong district, manufactures most of the plastic renditions of the characters from The Monsters series.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The city now has plastic turf on eight fields at five parks, and at other city playgrounds and recreational areas.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Overmixing the batter will develop gluten, which can cause the cake to become more rubbery, and less tender.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the movie's kinetic animation and Ichabod's rubbery physicality playfully contrast with the truly frightening Horseman and his flaming pumpkin.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Hoka Mach 6 Make getting from point A to point B comfortable, springy, and stylish with these Hoka sneakers.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
  • At the top of her career, she became known for those springy, bright blonde curls styled with a deep side-part.
    Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • If Washington truly wants lower prices, stronger investment and resilient supply chains, officials should see at this point that the answer isn’t higher tariff walls.
    Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Until recently, investors have shrugged off everything from the government shutdown to stretched valuations, buoyed by the AI boom and resilient consumer data.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The stretchy material allows for easy movement, which is suitable for workouts and lounging.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Levi's Rinoa Denim Dress Crafted from cotton, this denim dress offers a stretchy fit for all-day wear.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Available in three versatile washes and sizes 4 to 18, these stylish bottoms have an elastic drawstring waist and functional pockets to hold your belongings.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Flat seams eliminate irritation and itching for loose threads, and an elastic waistband and cuffs at the ankles provides a snug fit that’s still forgiving.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Whippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whippy. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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