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as in whipped
to defeat by a large margin
despite high hopes, the hometown favorites got whopped again maybe if that television station replaced its obnoxious news anchor, it wouldn't get consistently whopped in the ratings
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as in licked
to strike repeatedly
he called me a name and I whopped him good
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Recent Examples of whopped
Anderson goes on to break down the relatable difference between getting your ass whopped or getting your ass beat.
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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.
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Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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.
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Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whopped
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Haaland leaped and whipped a header toward the corner of the net — only for the goalkeeper to make a save.
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The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads.
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In Huntington Beach and San Clemente, the messy, wild waves licked the bottom of the pier structures.
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When the tiffin is returned licked clean, Ila sends another meal but with a note, leading to a rich correspondence between the two.
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Graham said Whipple’s criticism of the union’s endorsement process would likely upset the organization’s large membership of teachers.
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As the 32nd and last seed, the Kaulig Racing driver made an improbably flamboyant run to a runner-up finish while upsetting Hamlin and 2012 champion Brad Keselowski.
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As the storms pounded the area, Bartlett and Hanover Park were hit especially hard, with 3-inch tree limbs reported down in Bartlett.
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West Germany, arrogant attitude adjusted, pounded Chile, 4-1.
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When sacred places are bombed, when clergy are silenced, when believers are tortured, when religious freedom is crushed, the aggressor attempts to extinguish the living conscience of a nation.
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The Battle of Britain began as German forces bombed shipping convoys in the English Channel, attacking its ports and radar stations.
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With two strikes and two outs in the ninth inning, Turner lashed a single to center.
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Photos of Hammett in the garment eventually caught the attention of Swifties, who lashed out at the guitarist on Reddit and social media.
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In a rematch of the WNBA’s first-ever game from June 21, 1997, the Sparks overcame a 17-point Liberty lead, all while celebrating the inaugural matchup — and iconic alumni — that changed women’s sports forever.
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Leviatán were arguably considered underdogs in all these matches, but overcame the odds to make the final and set up a rematch against Paper Rex.
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The low point also came against the Albiceleste, who thumped them 4-1 in Buenos Aires without Lionel Messi.
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With Bradley struggling and a host of letdowns elsewhere, the Twins were thumped 10-4 by the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
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“Whopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whopped. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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