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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
back in those times it was acceptable for teachers to paddle misbehaving students
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Recent Examples of paddle
Though people can kayak and canoe through the miles of paddling trails, one of the easiest ways to see Big Thicket from Beaumont is to take a tour on the Ivory Bill through Neches River Adventures.
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Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Williams and some friends loaded her animals onto a small boat and paddled back and forth, dropping them off at the house built by her parents.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Go scuba diving, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or paddle a kayak.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
So, there are nearly always surfers parking up there and paddling out without their car keys.
—Stephen Samaniego, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Williams and some friends loaded her animals onto a small boat and paddled back and forth, dropping them off at the house built by her parents.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Go scuba diving, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or paddle a kayak.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
So, there are nearly always surfers parking up there and paddling out without their car keys.
—Stephen Samaniego, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddle
Verb
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The race is being widely viewed as a must-win for Democrats who at the national level are still licking their 2024 election wounds, as well as a potential referendum on Trump and Musk.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cora appears to enjoy the routine and happily lets the cat lick at the tufts of blonde hair on her head.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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As executive chair, Dubuc, a former athlete herself who rowed crew at Boston University, will advise Togethxr’s team and inform its brand strategy while liaising with investors and the board of directors.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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The four took home the gold for Great Britain at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, and Princess Anne awarded the athletes with their MBEs for services to rowing.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Better to lash out first, or at least build up a protective armor.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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All the while, sawn-off shotguns; love locks inscribed with names lashed to bridges, their keys slung into the river; and other reminders of modern life are topping up the Thames.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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Go canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Courtesy of Explore Minnesota/Paul Vincent The Boundary Waters, about 300 miles north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, is your ticket to adventure in the pristine wilderness of northern Minnesota.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 Mar. 2025
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Though people can kayak and canoe through the miles of paddling trails, one of the easiest ways to see Big Thicket from Beaumont is to take a tour on the Ivory Bill through Neches River Adventures.—
Cynthia Drake,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2025
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Take it from us and whip out this gem for special occasions versus everyday wear, as Gucci recommends shielding it from direct light, heat, and rain.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the early hours of April 21, 1775, gale-force winds whipped across the town square, driving the shivering sentries from their posts to the shelter of their beds.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For centuries, Vikings navigated these waters by sail and oar; today, ferries and charter boats offer comfortable, scenic access to the islands.—
Caroline Van Hemert,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Mute swans do put on bursts of speed by oaring with their huge webbed feet.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
19 Oct. 2016
Verb
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The titles of 12 such books — some of which may have been published before 2025 — are hidden below within an unrelated text passage.—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ellie hides her injury from Dina when her friend arrives to rescue her, and the women are summoned to appear before the town leaders to share their experience.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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All that — that’s what came turning around the corner late Sunday afternoon, striding through a tunnel of fans off Augusta’s 18th green, walking without a shadow despite a shallow sun; arms extended, eyes welling, chest pounding.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Deadly flooding in the South and Midwest The mother of a 9-year-old boy is speaking out after he was swept away and killed by floodwaters in Kentucky during the four days of historic storms that pounded the region.—
Chris Looft,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Paddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddle. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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