as in straps
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
a 100-year-old whip that was once used by a coachman
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as in hides
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
whipped the animal when it did not move fast enough to please him
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as in bombs
to defeat by a large margin
we whipped them 13-0 in the last game
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as in swings
to change the course or direction of (something)
any more complaints and I'm whipping this car around and heading back home
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as in licks
to strike repeatedly
huge raindrops whipped the windows
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Recent Examples of whips
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
His tail whips against the stalks of flowers planted by the woman who recently moved there with him.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Johnson is one of two majority whips.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
As the wind whips, many tents blow over and collapse.
—Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Wind whips ferociously, kicking up gusts of powdery snow.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Athena whips votes; Myki doesn’t bother.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
Sticks, staff, swords, sabers, whips or scepters including extendable items.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Prayer mats lie next to heavy artillery; smoke billows from parked whips; backstabbers get cut first.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Canty is one of the coaches who whips students into shape.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
Benbrook whips Diamond Hill-Jarvis Benbrook stayed on pace for a playoff berth in District 8-4A as the Lady Bobcats thumped Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis 55-7.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Or whips around his defender in a bold pirouette.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Marty whips off his sport coat and throws it in the crowd.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
As WASP-121b whips around its star once every 30 hours, intense radiation from its stellar parent heats its atmosphere to around 4,200 degrees Fahrenheit (2,300 degrees Celsius).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
FlyHouse’s founder whips out his phone during a zoom call, focusing on the FriendShare feature, to set up a charter flight.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
Willow whips, vines and shorter branches will not be picked up during brush collection.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
His tail whips against the stalks of flowers planted by the woman who recently moved there with him.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Johnson is one of two majority whips.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
As the wind whips, many tents blow over and collapse.
—Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Wind whips ferociously, kicking up gusts of powdery snow.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Athena whips votes; Myki doesn’t bother.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
Sticks, staff, swords, sabers, whips or scepters including extendable items.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Prayer mats lie next to heavy artillery; smoke billows from parked whips; backstabbers get cut first.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
Verb
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Those of us who love her were able to finally take a breather on this one when the film bros eventually shut up and were able to admit that Hathaway totally whips ass in this franchise closer.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Canty is one of the coaches who whips students into shape.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
Benbrook whips Diamond Hill-Jarvis Benbrook stayed on pace for a playoff berth in District 8-4A as the Lady Bobcats thumped Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis 55-7.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Or whips around his defender in a bold pirouette.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Marty whips off his sport coat and throws it in the crowd.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
As WASP-121b whips around its star once every 30 hours, intense radiation from its stellar parent heats its atmosphere to around 4,200 degrees Fahrenheit (2,300 degrees Celsius).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
FlyHouse’s founder whips out his phone during a zoom call, focusing on the FriendShare feature, to set up a charter flight.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whips
Noun
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Padded straps protect shoulders, and many have belts and snaps to help secure heavier loads.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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For the occasion, 16-year-old Consuelos selected a pastel purple Alice + Olivia satin evening gown featuring ruching on the side, delicate straps and a side slit.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Ohm, well played by Scott who can wither with you with a look, is the classic ugly American and is rude to everyone at the hotel, but those putdowns and cruelty hides his self loathing.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Creative desserts were added in late 2025, like a matcha-and-fig leaf gateaux served with green apple sorbet, and blood orange-and-yuza espuma, a fluffy citrus confection that hides a surprise of chocolate olive oil pieces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The United States bombs Iran's nuclear facilities days later.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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Page Six gets a Hollywood edition Papps declined last week to reveal what stories his reporters were chasing and what bombs the political columnists will throw in its first editions.—
Christopher Weber,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The pendulum always swings in Minnesota.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The public discussion still swings between utopian promise and apocalyptic dread.—
Barry R. Davis,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel (center) flutters a Venezuelan and Cuban national flags in support of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in Havana.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While Deborah licks her wounds from bombing very, very hard, the Frank interview plays.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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After the drill, Ruin rolls onto his back, then licks a reporter's nose.—
Megan Sauer
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To rejuvenate these shrubs, cut three of the thickest canes all the way back to the ground in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Video footage of disabled military veterans—some in wheelchairs, others leaning on canes—being zip-tied and dragged out of the Capitol Rotunda for staging a peaceful, anti-war protest.—
John Whitehead,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Earlier in the film, Kenobi slashes off the arm of a creature who was known then as Walrus Man and is known now as Ponda Baba.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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Xefco claims the process slashes energy use by 90 percent, cuts emissions by up to 94 percent and produces zero wastewater.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Whips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whips. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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