as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
the whippy branches of a weeping willow
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Recent Examples of whippy
Beware of the whippy nature of commodities markets!
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Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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
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
Conditions are whippy and gray.
—Nick Heil, Outside Online, 25 June 2013
Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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
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
Conditions are whippy and gray.
—Nick Heil, Outside Online, 25 June 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whippy
Adjective
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Retirees who are flexible with spending or have other income sources, like Social Security or pensions, may be more comfortable using gold this way than someone who needs steady, reliable monthly cash.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Curlers need an intense training regimen, dedicated to sustaining them through short bursts of cardiovascular exercise (sweeping) and keeping their legs flexible and strong to support the deep lunge position adopted when hurling the stone.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Garland’s knack for moving the ball and creating points off the dribble should help a Clippers team that enters this season’s stretch run ranked 25th in assist percentage.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Still, only 31, and there’s never anything wrong with another stretch big man.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The typical mini shower gels and shampoos have also been replaced with refillable large bottles, further minimising plastic waste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Nadeau notes that molded or sculptural chairs often made out of plastic or mixed materials are also in vogue.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to the team, the new spray reacts with blood to turn it into a soft, rubbery gel in less than a second.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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For blackout curtains, Silverton suggests finishing by using a dry microfiber cloth to clean the rubbery backing.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hellebores punch up its springy appeal.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Two centuries of gardeners’ care showed in each springy step.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These examples demonstrate that engaging and building community, whether within Blue Zones or beyond, are possible and fundamental to building healthier, more resilient populations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The West and China are filling AI gaps and remaking some of the most complex and global supply chains in history into more resilient assets in the process.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a full divider panel, multiple pockets for smaller essentials, and elastic cross straps that keep everything compressed and in place.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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To collect a sample, a device must generate significant mechanical force to cut through the tough, elastic muscle of the intestines—while staying small enough to swallow.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Best Men’s Clothing Deals Men’s packable layers, stretchy pants, and waterproof outerwear are all heavily discounted at Macy’s right now, with dozens of the best spring styles on sale for under $100.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the material is silky soft, and the stretchy waistband makes for easy on-and-off.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Whippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whippy. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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