whits

Definition of whitsnext
plural of whit

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Noun
  • A lot of freedom going on between the guitars, a lotta little licks intermingle with the big guitar licks that the song is all about.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 22 May 2026
  • Eventually music theory discussion turned to actual licks.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Their hoots and hollers drowned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s explanation of how a title defense fell short.
    Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
  • Wiseman said to hoots from the crowd of media gathered at the site.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Now, though, scientists have discovered bits of tissue removed from a species of sea cucumber called Psolus fabricii can keep on living indefinitely if they’re left in ordinary seawater.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
  • Just non-stop dribbles, counter-attacks, through balls, amazing finishes… all of football’s good bits.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Adults might opt for spa treatments and relaxing in an above-water cabin but littles can spend the day snorkeling or heading of to supervised activities on the resort.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
  • After all, most of us just want a peaceful day sans responsibilities, handmade cards from our littles, and quality time together.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The final syllables accelerate into a blur, whereupon a ritual of wailing erupts.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • After the breakdown plunges into a low-pass filter, the song emerges out the other hand with a fully fledged vocal, lyrics and all—a relatively rarity in Willner’s world of half-syllables and blurred phrases.
    Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 18 May 2026
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“Whits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whits. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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