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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The new firm, as is being redefined by AI, is a much smaller corpus of full-time employees, because those are the least flexible workers in your talent pool.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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In Asia, governments from Vietnam to the Philippines are reviving flexible work orders to curb fuel demand, and across Europe, ministers are urging residents to skip the commute to save gas.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Judges are often willing to bend procedure and stretch doctrine when doing so benefits the powerful, but their imagination fails them when the shoe is on the other foot.—
Seth Stern,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Think press-on nails, sexy stretch denim, and patterned blouses.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The bucket, which appears to be a plastic jack-o'-lantern, may seem like a laughing matter to some, but not Karen Bloch.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Cover the container loosely with plastic wrap or a plastic bag to hold in moisture.—
Holly McNamara,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Carrey is known for his versatility and, well, rubbery expressions.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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But the kits can also have safety scissors or pencils with rubbery grippers to improve motor skills.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The color is nice and springy, too.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The deep purple color feels fitting for the lingering cold, while the negative space adds springy levity.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In simpler terms, these features make the robot more stable, faster, and more resilient in industrial environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Maplewood and Half Acre say their respective businesses have been resilient, but as in many industries, there may be strength in scale.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Using steel and elastic tension bands, Herbst’s design favors clean lines and radical functionality, which Petite Friture has re-editioned with discreet interventions for a contemporary touch.—
Katherine McGrath,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Ewedoos Wide-leg Pants strike the perfect balance between polished and comfortable, thanks to the soft waffle fabric and relaxed elastic waistband.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For a dressier look, wear these stretchy pants with a white button-down, an oversized blazer, ballet flats, and black sunglasses.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Made of 80 percent polyester and 20 percent spandex, the lightweight pants are stretchy and breathable—two descriptors that don’t often align to work trousers.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Whippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whippy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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