whip 1 of 2

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 overcome
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
Gray, 48, is currently a member of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees and is the whip of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate and conservative Democrats. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Kyl rose to a leadership position during his last full term in the Senate, when his Republican colleagues selected him as minority whip. — Jacques Billeaud The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
The frozen velocity of paint whipped across a canvas suggested a new visual metaphor for intensity, aggression, violence, virility, force, energy, music, and ecstasy, a more efficient representation than any previous word or picture had managed. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026 The daughters of burning witches were sometimes made to stand close to the pyre, being whipped by locals while watching their mothers die in agony. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whip
  1. strap
  2. hide
  3. overcome
  4. swing
  5. flutter
  6. lick
  7. cane
  8. slash
Noun
  • The sandals feature a sharp pointed toe, featuring an elegant tapered silhouette, a slim ankle strap with a silver buckle and a stiletto heel measuring 105 mm, which is around four inches.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The new timepiece comes with a black alligator strap, which allows the pjnk-gold case to truly pop on the wrist, that be interchanged with ease and complete with another touch of pink-old on the buckle.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • His inclusion changes the historical record — and adds a dimension to the story of Jewish contributions to the game that has long been hiding in plain sight.
    — Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The forthcoming exercise best examines where the Chiefs sit, at 5-1 with the most difficult part of their schedule waiting — because the best teams are not just about maximizing their strengths but hiding their flaws.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of hide
Verb
  • Experts who are part of consultations expect the new policy to lay down clear and consistent rules, which will also help the industry overcome challenges around land acquisition and simplify a fragmented approval process.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The song addresses overcoming adversity and using others’ doubts to fuel your passion.
    — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • The outcome in California's 13th District could hinge on whether Lincoln can attract moderate and swing voters beyond the Republican base.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Fans at Capital One Arena swung white towels ecstatically after Justin Champagnie converted a shot — also drawing a foul — to give the Wizards a seven-point lead with just over eight minutes left.
    — Jake Kauderer, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of swing
Verb
  • The big night As a photographer’s shutter clicks, Folger flutters a mascara wand over her lashes while preparing for opening night at the Elysian.
    — Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • To achieve that fluttering action, the material in these baits is very soft.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of flutter
Verb
  • Occupying a particularly picturesque and secluded stretch of headland, where Aleppo pines drape rocky coves and the cerulean Mediterranean waves lick the similarly shaded horizon, the resort is the hospitality group’s first foray into the Balearics.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Some wagged their tails as people approached, licked their hands and even liked to be petted.
    — Alida de Flamingh, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of lick
Noun
  • By the late 1800s, Thonet had added child-size cane seating and high chairs to its catalog.
    — Steven Weill, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Before he was dragged, Boahene was seen on the train car’s security cameras with a cane and a blue plastic bag, moving unsteadily toward the door after the train stopped at Utica Ave.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • Butner slashed $30,000 off his asking price, but that generated only one offer, which fell through.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The bill slashed Medicaid funding by $1 trillion over the next 10 years, in part through new work and eligibility requirements.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of slash

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“Whip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whip. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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