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whoop

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verb

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Recent Examples of whoop
Noun
Disney also shared a scene where Hopps and Wilde go on holiday to a marsh resort, filled with hippos going down waterslides and a juggling seal — whoops, make that sea lion! Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025 However, for people with ADHD, procrastination may be more of a pattern than an occasional whoops! Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Washington child who died of whooping cough had no underlying medical conditions, according to a spokesperson for the Spokane Regional Health District. CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025 Vaccine rates for other childhood diseases have fallen, contributing to rising cases of whooping cough and other illnesses. Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whoop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoop
Noun
  • His ensemble choice got a shout out from Cannes chief Thierry Fremaux prior to the screening, prompting Skarsgard to turn around and shake his backside.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
  • And, in typical Goodison fashion, the occasional irate shout or boo for good measure.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.
    Timothy DePeugh, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
  • Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Related Stories Man Attacked by Shark at Popular Seaside Jetty Woman Killed in Florida Alligator Attack That Husband Tried to Fight Off After attempting to yell at the coyote to scare it off, the coyote continued to bite him.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • About 30 minutes later, Combs arrived, yelling and banging on the door with a hammer, Morgan testified.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Take The Kids To Tweetsie This nostalgic, Wild-West theme park is fun for younger kids and a hoot for adults, too.
    Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Williams and Aghdashloo class up the proceedings by their mere presence alone; Williams in particular is a hoot as her much younger, somewhat sociopathic self in the cold open.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Director James Madigan’s bone-crunching debut features a full-throttle performance from the underrated Josh Hartnett and irresistibly embraces its B-movie-ness, encouraging audiences to hoot, holler, groan and laugh.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
  • For most younger folks, the appearance of a drag queen offers the chance to hoot and holler, to have fun and show some support.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • The user's husband initially dismissed the sound as a fox, but as the cries continued, curiosity took over.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 18 May 2025
  • The life of Pope Leo shows that one’s identity and loyalties are shaped by experience, and Leo’s experience is one with deep roots outside of the U.S., closeness to the cry of the poor, and the clear conviction that the best way to lead is through service rather than raw power and fear.
    Raúl E. Zegarra, Time, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Burgess can be seen sporting red hair, leaning over to pretend to take a lick of an ice cream cone.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 7 May 2025
  • Stuff like the marching band doesn’t make a lick of sense.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Before the players even reached the court, the home crowd roared as camera crews displayed the defending champions on the jumbotron.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
  • Every time Dylan picked up a harmonica, the crowd roared.
    Brady Gerber, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025

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