whopped

variants or whapped
past tense of whop
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of whopped Chili is molly-whopped into a substantive dish of various beans, bell peppers and tomatoes served with a vibrant sauce of yogurt, avocado, cucumber and lime. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026 Anderson goes on to break down the relatable difference between getting your ass whopped or getting your ass beat. Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 17 Feb. 2026 That’s because the Dolphins came into Atlanta and whopped the Falcons 34-10, effectively ending a three-game skid. Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whopped
Verb
  • Spread remaining 1 cup whipped topping over pie; garnish with additional lime zest.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Howling winds whipped palm trees and waterways swelled with fast-moving runoff from relentless rain that blew nearly sideways.
    Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Tuxedo kitten Paolina bounced onto my chest and licked my fingers.
    Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Her entire face got licked clean off her head when suburban floodwaters breached the cardboard hull protecting Kath’s basement memorabilia stack a few months before I was born.
    Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • With most guests required to sign strict NDAs and instructed to keep quiet about the intimate event, Kelce’s decision to speak publicly has deeply upset them.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There is also worry that the government’s push will upset the legacy of former Emperor Akihito, including making amends for the victims of World War II, which was fought in his father’s name.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Bluefin tuna crudo is gently pounded and spread with a Peruvian-leaning tomato tear, lemon threads and olive oil.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Russia has relentlessly pounded civilian areas of Ukraine, even though Moscow insists its forces target only military facilities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Targets for violence For example, Bethel Baptist Church and its parsonage in Birmingham, Alabama, were bombed three times.
    Jason Wollschleger, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Houthi rebels announced a maritime blockade of the Yemeni government's backer Saudi Arabia -- which has led a coalition that heavily bombed Houthi areas throughout the war.
    August 18, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Holmes attempted to ask a follow-up, but Trump lashed out at her.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • EDTAugust 17, 2026 This weekend, Hawaii was lashed by a rare hurricane, as Lala’s eye passed just 20 miles south of the Big Island’s southern tip on Saturday.
    Ben Noll, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Crowley overcame Francesca Hong in dramatic, narrow fashion in Tuesday's primary, stunning pundits and pollsters who had long placed Hong as the front-runner.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • El-Sayed overcame funding disadvantage The stark contrasts in candidate funding led to differences in advertising strategies and appeals to different groups of voters.
    Michael Traugott, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Red Sox can win 15 in a row and nine more in a row not long after that and then turn around and lose five straight to the A’s and Jays before getting thumped by the Pirates on Friday night.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • After a quick pass to running back Brashard Smith, defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah thumped him to the ground.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Whopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whopped. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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