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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
According to media reports, the younger brother, 17, paddled out to retrieve a duck and flipped his kayak.
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Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2025
Teams paddling down the rivers to actually measure it.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
For scuba divers, Banana Island provides excellent visibility and marine wildlife spotting, while kayakers can paddle scenic spots off the Freetown Peninsula at Bureh Beach and River No. 2.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Climate & Environment The Devil’s Hole pupfish has paddled back from the brink in a hellish desert domain
May 4, 2022
In the short term, Wilson said, earthquakes aren’t great for the pupfish.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2025
Teams paddling down the rivers to actually measure it.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
For scuba divers, Banana Island provides excellent visibility and marine wildlife spotting, while kayakers can paddle scenic spots off the Freetown Peninsula at Bureh Beach and River No. 2.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Climate & Environment The Devil’s Hole pupfish has paddled back from the brink in a hellish desert domain
May 4, 2022
In the short term, Wilson said, earthquakes aren’t great for the pupfish.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddle
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If pets do go outside, Aitken recommended wiping their paws with a wet towel or baby wipes to ensure any soot is removed, to stop them from licking it off.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Wipe paws off after walking outdoors with a wet washcloth or baby wipes to prevent pets from licking soot off of their feet after coming inside.—
Geoffrey Eisler,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2025
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However, Donald Trump's new FTC chair, Andrew Ferguson, has vowed to row back many of the anti-corporate actions taken by Khan in recent months.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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With clear objectives, strategies and tactics, James’s team would be aligned, rowing together instead of pulling the boat apart.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Here's what to know about Noem: Marco Rubio to visit Central America:Secretary of State to visit Panama after Donald Trump lashes out at country Where was Kristi Noem born?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Cats hide pain well, Koski said, but perhaps their owners have noticed them biting or lashing out.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Visitors can enjoy canoeing, bird watching, and engaging with local communities.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Older kids and teenagers often enjoy spear-throwing with a Maasai warrior, horseback riding, hot-air balloon rides, and canoeing in the Okavango Delta.—
Maija de Rijk-Uys,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Nov. 2024
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Today infernos whipped by a perfect storm of high winds and drought conditions hit the Western edges of the United States especially hard.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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As the fire came closer, whipped by strong winds barreling down the mountains, no ambulance appeared.—
Claire Fahy,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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Asked about his identity and to provide authorization, Deng tried to hide his equipment and flee, prompting the officials to take him and his companions into custody.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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When Hamas chose to go to ground inside Gaza and hide among its people, Israel followed it down, leveling the territory and its population to get at its enemy.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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The first phase of the truce took effect following a three-hour delay during which Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded the Gaza Strip.—
Mohammed Salem,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
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As Israel pounded Gaza in response Hamas vowed not to return the hostages until Israel withdrew its forces from the enclave, permanently ended the war, and allowed for rebuilding.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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Only one musician manages to beat Charli, as well as Eilish and every other star who lands on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart as Americans get their first look at the exciting new tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Chicken Selects / Tenders Made of white breast meat with a peppery, crispy coating, Chicken Selects beat McNuggets any day of the week.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Paddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddle. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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