How to Use whip in a Sentence

whip

1 of 2 verb
Definition of whipnext
Synonyms for whipnext
  • The wind whipped the ship's sails.
  • The shortstop whipped the ball to first base.
  • The flag was whipping in the strong wind.
  • The winger whipped a pass toward the net.
  • A small branch whipped back and hit him.
  • The jockey whipped his horse.
  • The riders were getting whipped around on the roller coaster.
  • He whipped off his jacket.
  • He suddenly whipped out a gun.
  • When the wave hit the Edrie, the anchor chain snapped and whipped around the pilothouse.
    — David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Apr. 2023
  • When clouds roll in or winds whip up, head for conifers.
    — Tom Davis, Field & Stream, 10 Jan. 2023
  • To get your skin up to speed, whip out the tiny but mighty Solawave wand.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
  • That evening, in front of the Garden, a frigid wind whipped down Causeway Street.
    — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Take a cue from the stars and start whipping out blazers this fall.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Since the base of the pie is whipped egg whites, make sure to beat to stiff peaks for maximum height.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Each of the 15 sites has a wind shelter, which is key this time of year, as gusts can whip through the valley.
    — Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Peso whips around with a giant grin on his face and points at me.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The grownups squinted in confusion, while the children whipped their hands through the air.
    — Sophia Hollander, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The men whipped out guns and pointed them to the simulation screen.
    — Sonia Rao, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The clouds aren’t placid but constantly on the move, whipping around the planet in two to four days.
    — Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Winslet quickly whipped her head around and trained her eyes back toward the ocean.
    — Susan Dominus, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024
  • Where lake and land meet, the water can be whipped by the wind into crashing surf.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Winds at their worst Thursday could whip at 25 miles per hour.
    — The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 9 Mar. 2023
  • And Tapp, the story went, had once turned a whip on his enslaver’s son-in-law, who had first tried to whip him.
    — Nicholas P. Brown, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Mix yolks with all other liquids, whip the whites to soft peaks.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2023
  • The fires were whipped by strong winds from Hurricane Dora passing far to the south.
    — Audrey McAvoy, Time, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Strong winds whipped traffic signs, trees, and power lines.
    — CBS News, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Just zip open the giant pouch on your chest, whip out your tablet, and instantly be the coolest person at the bus stop.
    — WIRED, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Add topping and fruit: Spread whipped topping over top of cake, and garnish with mixed berries.
    — Laura Kanya, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The blowout caused a loud banging sound and allowed frigid, whipping winds to pour into the aircraft.
    — Kelly Kasulis Cho, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2024
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whip

2 of 2 noun
  • The rider cracked his whip and the horse began to run.
  • When frosting the sides of the cake, the whip should stay put, not move even a hair.
    — Olga Massov, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Dobbs sees this and works back to Forristall on the whip route.
    — Lance Reisland, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2022
  • Anything to say about the look with the whip, which is going to be on the cover?
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Feb. 2023
  • After the boy hits the front door with the whip the second time, Nash opens the door to confront the child.
    — David Dekunder, San Antonio Express-News, 16 May 2022
  • The whip-poor-will greeted us on return to the landing.
    — Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2022
  • His long legs moved with a glider’s grace, and his long arm had the looseness of a whip.
    — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Breen wasn’t bad at snapping the tops off flowers with a whip, but Rosie stole the show.
    — David Hill, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022
  • The young artist, thirsty for freedom, found himself at the mercy of belts and whips.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Fichte stood at the lectern in riding boots with spurs, holding his whip.
    — Andrea Wulf, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2022
  • Downing was going to buy a whip and was twirling it around.
    — Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Clark, now the Democratic whip, has seen changes in the 10 years she was been in Congress.
    — USA Today, 17 Mar. 2023
  • If the filling is too warm and runny, chill it for a bit and whip filling again.
    — Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 27 July 2022
  • While that chills, whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form.
    — Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 12 Aug. 2022
  • And Tapp, the story went, had once turned a whip on his enslaver’s son-in-law, who had first tried to whip him.
    — Nicholas P. Brown, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2023
  • James Mangold may be trading in his whip for a trip to swamp country.
    — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The other knob is a speed motor, which rotates the bowl around a central whisk, dough hook, or whip.
    — Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 28 Sep. 2022
  • East End Backyard serves puppy shots—shot glasses filled with whip—at the bar.
    — Megha McSwain, Chron, 21 Oct. 2022
  • The final product is finished off with a drizzle of caramel sauce and fluffy dollops of fresh whip.
    — Megha McSwain, Chron, 26 July 2022
  • Quick cuts and whip pans help to convey the perspective of the perky protagonist.
    — Courtney Howard, Variety, 29 Mar. 2022
  • Today’s consumers are whip-smart and can see right through shifty non-apologies.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 June 2022
  • Jockey Juan Hernandez used the whip once in the early stretch and then hand-rode him easily to the finish line.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2022
  • Ware singing the record's fetishistic title cut while brandishing a mic that doubled as a whip.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 June 2022
  • Bea was a whip-smart talk-show guest, plugging her Hulu show with aplomb while still riffing well with guest host Sean Hayes.
    — Vulture, 24 June 2022
  • Men, women and children took turns carrying the cross, a crown of thorns, whip and veil upon which bore the image of Christ’s face.
    — cleveland, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Add cubed butter and cooled chocolate, whip until smooth.
    — The Courier-Journal, 17 Aug. 2022
  • That sounds like the perfect excuse to set aside the beer for at least one day, and maybe more, a whip up the perfect beverage to relax with on the patio.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
  • If the image of a fedora and whip just flashed before your eyes, that’s no accident.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
  • The driver raised his whip and cracked it high, and with that, the coach convulsed forward, doors akimbo, people hanging off all sides.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Many also rattle chains or flick their whips to instill fear in the spectators.
    — Sucheta Rawal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2023

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