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noun

Definition of whipnext
as in strap
a long thin or flexible tool for striking a 100-year-old whip that was once used by a coachman

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verb

ˈ(h)wip How to pronounce whip (audio)
1
as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible whipped the animal when it did not move fast enough to please him

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2
as in to throw
to defeat by a large margin we whipped them 13-0 in the last game

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3
as in to swing
to change the course or direction of (something) any more complaints and I'm whipping this car around and heading back home

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4
as in to flutter
to move or cause to move with a striking motion her hair whipped in the wind

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5
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly huge raindrops whipped the windows

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Recent Examples of whip
Noun
The latest menu delivers a nod to iconic Kiwi favorites such as confit potato with onion creme fraiche whip and chives, a twist on chips and dip, and ambrosia ice cream with raspberry frozen yogurt, milk chocolate shards, marshmallow and sour cherry swirls. — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Cosponsors include Republican Guy Reschenthaler, the chief deputy whip, and Democrats Terri Sewell and Chris Deluzio. — Daniel Moore, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
Conditions loom to get only tougher Sunday when temperatures are expected to reach around 85 degrees to further dry out the putting surfaces while whipping winds are set to arrive ahead of a cold front headed for central Florida. — Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025 Booker whipped a pass to the wide-open future Hall of Famer, who cashed in at the buzzer. — Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whip
  1. strap
  2. hide
  3. throw
  4. swing
  5. flutter
  6. lick
  7. cane
  8. slash
Noun
  • The straps lock in place and give me that extra assurance that my lunch isn’t going to cause a scene on the subway.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The matching leather strap is adjustable, making this bag flexible enough for both crossbody and over-the-shoulder wear.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of strap
Verb
  • The ancient springhead, natural waterpark, and retro roadside attraction has more than a few secrets hidden in its eelgrass.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Applied to animation, AI tools are a little better hidden and do seem to be a more natural extension of traditional CGI, itself an advancement of 2D animation.
    — Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of hide
Verb
  • Taylor and Salley throw accusations back and forth when Taylor shares an update on her near future, much to Shep’s surprise.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
  • There’s still not enough playmakers there for Young to throw to, especially not enough of them with speed.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of throw
Verb
  • Still no timetable on anything, but he’s been able to swing the bat and feel like there’s been some steady improvement day after day.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, (Last week: 1) The betting odds have swung massively into Gilgeous-Alexander’s favor with Jokić missing so many games recently with an ankle injury.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of swing
Verb
  • With the Penguins leading 1-0 in the third period on Sunday in St. Paul, Crosby’s fluttering shot from the left circle just eluded Fleury’s glove and ended up as the game-winner.
    — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025
  • There are miles of trails and gardens to keep you busy all day, including the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, which is surrounded by gardens and filled with fluttering butterflies.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Definition of flutter
Verb
  • Being licked by the cows and licking them back is a daily occurrence for her.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Evy was holding an ice cream cone and lowered it so Kinley could lick it.
    — Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of lick
Noun
  • Injured in a fall during infancy, McCombs depended on the support of a cane for the rest of his life.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Alas, Mount Gay doesn’t grow enough cane to use in all its rums, and Single Estate is still limited to a few thousand bottles per year.
    — Tony Sachs, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of cane
Verb
  • Big studios have slashed budgets, making life for production crews more financially precarious.
    — Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The vacuum, which is typically priced at $450, has been slashed to just $300 at Amazon.
    — Amy Schulman, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of slash

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