as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
the whippy branches of a weeping willow
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Recent Examples of whippy
The Butterfly Jig was invented in Japan, where anglers delivered them on light, whippy rods made of carbon fiber that had incredible backbone.
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Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
Diane brushed her yellow-blonde curls off her face, the thin, whippy flagpole in her hand.
—Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
Conditions are whippy and gray.
—Nick Heil, Outside Online, 25 June 2013
And the rifle runs well from the shoulder, though the fluted 22-inch barrel gave it a slightly whippy feel during our off-hand drills.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
Also of use: A whippy fastball that ranged up to 99 mph on Sunday.
—Allie Morris, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2020
For instance, some bacteria have flagella, or long, whippy tails rotated by motors.
—Nicole Yunger Halpern, Scientific American, 18 Apr. 2020
Tennis analysts can see that Mr Federer’s whippy forehand and Serena Williams’ punchy backhand are unique, somehow, but struggle to explain why.
—J.t., The Economist, 17 Aug. 2019
Sage tweaked the composite of its already whippy Konnetic rod technology to transfer energy more efficiently, for faster casting.
—Outside Online, 15 May 2018
Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
Diane brushed her yellow-blonde curls off her face, the thin, whippy flagpole in her hand.
—Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
Conditions are whippy and gray.
—Nick Heil, Outside Online, 25 June 2013
And the rifle runs well from the shoulder, though the fluted 22-inch barrel gave it a slightly whippy feel during our off-hand drills.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
Also of use: A whippy fastball that ranged up to 99 mph on Sunday.
—Allie Morris, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2020
For instance, some bacteria have flagella, or long, whippy tails rotated by motors.
—Nicole Yunger Halpern, Scientific American, 18 Apr. 2020
Tennis analysts can see that Mr Federer’s whippy forehand and Serena Williams’ punchy backhand are unique, somehow, but struggle to explain why.
—J.t., The Economist, 17 Aug. 2019
Sage tweaked the composite of its already whippy Konnetic rod technology to transfer energy more efficiently, for faster casting.
—Outside Online, 15 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whippy
Adjective
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Be flexible If your child’s birthday falls on a holiday, flexibility is key.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2025
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What’s needed now are more flexible funding schemes and opportunities that will allow Latvian productions to be competitive on the global market.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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A lot of jeans are made with a bit of elastane to give it stretch, but that will just not give you this kind of fit and drape.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
10 Feb. 2025
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More inventive styles like the Nela, a second-skin knee-high boot featuring stretch leather and a harness detail that wraps around the ankle, only go up to 11.—
Mikelle Street,
Them,
26 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Leaves or fresh flowers are more eco-friendly - and more special – than a plastic bow.—
Martha Shade,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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While searching the home, detectives found a clear plastic bag with meth residue in a bedroom, as well as several plastic bags with fentanyl residue in trash cans outside the home.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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It's made worse by a shallow, rubbery typing feel—keystrokes are quiet but uncomfortable.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
10 Feb. 2025
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But too often, those nice-looking shrimp are rubbery, tasteless and watery.—
Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The springy swingman is one of the best athletes in league history.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Here, a muted chartreuse island blends the sunny side of yellow with the vibrancy of lime green for a bright, springy look.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Even if your skin is quite resilient, the best body washes for sensitive skin can benefit all skin types for their soothing, usually minimalist formulations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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According to Press Ganey's data, organizations that invested in the principles of high reliability were most resilient through stressful periods.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This simple silhouette is made from 100 percent leather and has an elastic trim for an almost custom level of comfort.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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The clubs are spring-like structures that store energy in elastic form and are held in place by latch-like tendons.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Whippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whippy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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