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Recent Examples of whistle
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
In the semis, England trailed Italy until the 96th, when sub Michelle Agyemang forced extra time just before the final whistle.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Literary Hub, 18 July 2025
Hangman Adam Page And Everything That Happened 5:05 PM PST Hangman Adam Page Walks Out To Old Theme
Hangman Adam Page was played out by a live whistling theme.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Noun
Trump saw Chelsea win the match 3-0, and a subsequent scuffle once the final whistle blew.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
In the semis, England trailed Italy until the 96th, when sub Michelle Agyemang forced extra time just before the final whistle.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Verb
The first shot hit a tree, but the next one whistled through the leaves.
—Literary Hub, 18 July 2025
Hangman Adam Page And Everything That Happened 5:05 PM PST Hangman Adam Page Walks Out To Old Theme
Hangman Adam Page was played out by a live whistling theme.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whistle
Noun
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This time, Ariana announces with a whoosh of her ponytail that America has voted on who the three bombshells must recouple with.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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Last winter, at Chicago’s Greek Islands (200 S. Halsted St.), our Greektown dinner started with a bang — more accurately, a whoosh.—
David Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2025
Verb
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The drilling was coming from the massive construction project next door, which eventually gave way to cartloads of rocks and dirt that wheezed out dust that clogged the air-conditioner.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
30 July 2025
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She's chased first by security and then by Jackson, who wraps a scarf around his wound and wheezes onward.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Sabrina Ionescu: Just do it (wear a swoosh) Ionescu stepped out on the orange carpet in a custom Nike dress and tights the night before clinching the 3-point contest.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Here’s a brief summary: There’s your trademark: brand names, logos, slogans, distinctive packaging, such as the Nike swoosh.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Stir frequently until the hissing subsides and the butter smells toasted and is speckled brown, 3 to 5 minutes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 July 2025
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Loud booms caused by fireworks tend to have cracking, hissing or whistling noises, along with sporadic overlapping sounds.—
Eleanor Nash
July 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The quarter zip has four-way stretch for optimal movement and moisture-wicking technology to keep sweat at bay.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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Working with housing complexes in the county, Breathe California strives to reduce the effects of air pollution and ozone creation by connecting residents with electric zip cars and teaching efficient indoor airspace cleaning.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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This serene sanctuary unfurls along winding paths that weave between a traditional Turkish hammam, bubbling whirlpool, steam room, and dry sauna.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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That same source bubbles up to this day, now with the help of a new Aquagen system that infuses nano bubbles into the water, ramping up its healing effects.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Harvey was involved in talks for a TV series more than 10 years ago, just as podcasting was finding its footing; although there was a pilot script, the project fizzled out.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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Wayfair’s stock plummeted 87% in 2021 as inflation ran rampant and demand for home projects fizzled amid workers returning to the office, pushing Shah and Conine out of the billionaire ranks.—
Thomas Gallagher,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Former Kansas State men’s basketball guard Jacob Pullen, a graduate of Chicago’s Proviso East High School, swished a 3-pointer in front of the Kansas alumni team’s bench during the first half of KSU Purple Reign’s 78-72 TBT exhibition loss to the Jayhawks on Thursday at UMKC’s Swinney Center.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
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The underlying herbal layer contributes some sage notes and everything swishes around delightfully in your mouth until the savory finish.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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“Whistle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whistle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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