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Recent Examples of whistle
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
The game’s opening 29 seconds featured odd-man rushes by both teams in both directions, and when the first whistle arrived, New Jersey led by a goal.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Both teams missed chances at the hoop with no foul whistled, then 7-foot-1 center Vlad Goldin grabbed an offensive rebound, was fouled and made both free throws for a three-point margin with 19 seconds left.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Reich has another chance to grab a whistle and try to make some young men better.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
The game’s opening 29 seconds featured odd-man rushes by both teams in both directions, and when the first whistle arrived, New Jersey led by a goal.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
Referees whistled a foul on fifth-year forward Chandler Prater as Watkins writhed in pain and clutched her knee on the ground.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Both teams missed chances at the hoop with no foul whistled, then 7-foot-1 center Vlad Goldin grabbed an offensive rebound, was fouled and made both free throws for a three-point margin with 19 seconds left.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whistle
Noun
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The composers have a WarioWare library’s worth of FX: Tiny alarms for a shocked face; rippling winds to signal someone in deep thought; kitschy screams to ratchet up the suspense; the gratifying whoosh when a vote parchment is read.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
26 Feb. 2025
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Then there are suction-type whooshes, which really help with the zolly shots zooming in and out on the characters’ faces.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, there are other conditions that can present with allergy-like symptoms, and at high enough concentrations, even people without allergies will wheeze.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Crappy Christmas lights blinked overhead, and a tiny pug wheezed on a rug by the register.—
Bryan Washington,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The actress Leslie Bibb cuts a figure like the aerodynamic swoosh of a Brancusi, or a gazelle.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Of the 68 teams in this year’s men’s tournament, 33 wear the Nike swoosh, while another eight are with Nike’s Jordan brand, according to data compiled by Apex Marketing Group.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This week, Matt Ritchie compared Wembley 2023 to a party balloon that had been inflated for a fortnight; by the day of the game, air was hissing out.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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After the wombat hisses, seemingly in distress, Jones eventually returns the animal to the bush.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Think: ribbed tanks, quarter zips, soft joggers, wide-leg pants, and crewnecks that feel a little more refined than your typical athleisure.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
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It’s designed with an exterior front zip pocket plus an interior zip pocket and back slip pocket to keep things like your phone, wallet, etc. neat and organized.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Soon, companies with 6,000-gallon tanker trucks made daily visits to collect the exceptionally pure liquid that bubbled up on the property.—
Colette Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Nearly three years later, the line bubbled into McCartney’s consciousness, appealing to his innate sense of optimism.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Despite California’s reputation for taking the lead on climate change, the death of Senate Bill 222 is the latest example of how environmentalists’ most aggressive policies regularly fizzle out when Big Labor works on behalf of Big Oil.—
CALmatters,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2025
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The project eventually fizzled out, as Wright focused on designing the Imperial Hotel in Japan from 1917 to 1923.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The patrons were still as Tiger Woods’ ball flashed its Nike swish and stalled before the edge of the cup on No. 16.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Burks closed that avalanche by swishing a three just before the third quarter buzzer.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Whistle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whistle. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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