Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whooped
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Those who predicted a doomed future for all of humanity called us addicts and criminals, leeches and slime (and way worse things) because we were detested, shouted at, dragged by our arms across bedrooms and public sporting events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025 -
In April, the couple navigated another mid-episode interruption — this time from an audience member who shouted out during an interview with actor Christopher Meloni.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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The man's cellmate, according to court documents, yelled to a nearby officer.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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Moviegoers' comic enjoyment was so prominent that at one point, a foul-mouthed viewer yelled for everyone to shut up.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Bostwick asked as the audience hollered.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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As soon as the injury happened, Buccaneers players Tristan Wirfs and Tez Johnson immediately hollered for trainers, with Johnson putting his head in his hands after the injury happened.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Fans roared and whistled during a standing ovation.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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After going 74-88 last season, the Blue Jays defied expectations and roared through the regular season with a 94-68 record.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Parents waved from the curb, cried in the parking lot, and maybe sent a care package two weeks later.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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Sky Roberts, the brother of the late Jeffrey Epstein accuser, cried when reflecting on how his sister would have reacted to the removal of the former prince's title and honors.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Extremely sexy soccer star (and recently crowed Sexiest Soccer Club Owner) David Beckham, a winner in 2015, suggested future SMA winners stay grounded.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Roberts crowed from the stage at midfield at Dodger Stadium last week.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Once all is shrieked and done, though, what’s left is a faux-prestige screed that’s 100 percent #OhHellNo!—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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Been there, shrieked at that — but give the Normans credit for leaning into the mean-spirited spirit of the endeavor with some groan- and cheer-worthy fatalities, including a POV shot from the perspective of a witch’s broomstick.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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Allen thundered a command for the British to hand over the fort.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Back then, the novelty was watching IndyCars carve through the infield at warp speed after the stock cars thundered through the turns, all on the same Saturday card.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Whooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whooped. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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