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plural of whip

whips

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verb

present tense third-person singular of whip
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Recent Examples of whips
Noun
The results could help scientists plan future Mars missions by accounting for the troublesome dust that coats rover solar panels and whips across landing sites during descent, the researchers say. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025 My focus was always trying to bring the kind of complexities of the kink world to the screen…trying to find the warmth in that community rather than be like Prince Albert, whips, chains, and gags. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025 The wind whips, the vegetation snaps, the electrical towers howl. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025 The grill also sells fresh cheese curds, mozza whips, and cheese sticks. Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
So unless Benito uncharacteristically whips out a slate of cover songs, his set will be entirely in Spanish. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025 So the magnetic field has to stay synchronized with the increasing mass of the particle, ramping up in strength as the particle whips around. Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025 To accomplish this, Barton turned to the fundamental dance technique of spotting, where the dancer finds a focal point in front of them and whips their head around to hold that focus spot and keep themself centered. Oliver Sava, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025 Wind whips both the sound waves and temperatures around, so bring a blanket even if it’s not forecast to rain or hail. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025 Ali comes to his bedside to sign a photograph, but smells a rat when Arnold whips out a pen and dictates a very detailed dedication. Damon Wise, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025 And that’s even before his lighthouse keeper character whips out a delightfully goofy Scottish accent or a series of minimal but masterful props. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whips
Noun
  • This bra has wide straps, side-smoothing panels, and an allover stretchy fit — sans wires poking you in the ribcage.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Mesh paneling at the vamp and triple ankle straps soften the severity of the shape without hiding its architecture.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For even more ooey-gooey sweetness, the Apple Crumble Center of the Roll hides a dollop of that same cozy apple crumble in the heart of the cinnamon roll, turning every mouthful into a mini holiday moment.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
  • However, their stability has been restricted by quantum noise, which hides the atoms’ natural rhythm.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Both of the scores came on wide open throws to big-bodied pass-catchers, fullback Hunter Luepke and tight end Jake Ferguson.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Denegal was on target for the second straight game, completing 14 of 17 passes against Nevada a week after hitting on 13 of 16 throws against Colorado State.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Barner holds his arms parallel to the ground and swings them side to side while slowly stomping forward like Godzilla demolishing a city.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Because that pendulum swings the other way, too.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Posted to the account @maisythemarshmallow on September 19, the video shows the dog, named Maisy, lying calmly as the cat snuggles up and licks her face.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
  • When asked the question, the owl takes the lollipop and licks it three times before chomping down on its hard shell exterior and handing the stick back to the child.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This makes room for the growth of new canes, which are more productive.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Cover the pot and the bottom few inches of the rose canes with soil, then add a layer of mulch for insulation.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Consistency builds trust and slashes audit drag.
    Jagbir Kaur, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Cherry picks up a knife and slashes Laura’s tires on the way out, for good measure.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Remind them their worth is non-negotiable When your child fails — gets cut from the team, bombs a test — remind them their value isn't up for debate.
    Jennifer Breheny Wallace, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025

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