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Recent Examples of whistles
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Mrtka was actively involved between the whistles and after the whistle, using his size to clear the net and get under opponents’ skin.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whistles
Verb
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The film wheezes through its less-than-80-minute running time, and no one seems all that sad to move on.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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If steam bubbles and hisses out of the end grain as the firewood heats up on the fire, the wood is wet or green and needs to be seasoned longer before burning.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Keep reading to shop our top picks, including crewnecks, half-zips, and cashmere hoodies, starting at just $35.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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From popular Align leggings and Scuba half-zips to fuss-free belt bags and cushiony socks, there are so many fashion finds worthy of a spot in your winter wardrobe.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The camera handled by cinematographer Malik Hassan Sayeed, working with Guadagnino for the first time, whooshes around his subjects to indicate the shakiness of their frames of mind.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Each shooting star is a tiny fragment from Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, a celestial traveler that swooshes around the Sun every 33 years.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 Nov. 2025
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“Whistles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whistles. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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