as in huge
unusually large
delivered a whopping 10-pound baby
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or whapping
1
as in whipping
to defeat by a large margin
despite high hopes, the hometown favorites got whopped again maybe if that television station replaced its obnoxious news anchor, it wouldn't get consistently whopped in the ratings
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2
as in licking
to strike repeatedly
he called me a name and I whopped him good
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Recent Examples of whopping
Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
According to Yelp’s data, searches for chicken coops are up a whopping 163%.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
During the first fiscal quarter of 2025, Klarna’s revenue ticked up 15 percent, reaching $701 million—but the company also saw a whopping $92-million pretax loss during the quarter, a jump from $47 million in Q1 of 2024.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
Amazon, Target, Nordstrom, and more stores are slashing prices on kitchen must-haves right now, including a smart toaster that’s a whopping 82 percent off today.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 15 May 2025
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In 2018, a painting by Richard Diebenkorn that was owned by Moore and Levine sold for a whopping $22.5 million at Christie’s New York.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
According to Yelp’s data, searches for chicken coops are up a whopping 163%.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
During the first fiscal quarter of 2025, Klarna’s revenue ticked up 15 percent, reaching $701 million—but the company also saw a whopping $92-million pretax loss during the quarter, a jump from $47 million in Q1 of 2024.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
Amazon, Target, Nordstrom, and more stores are slashing prices on kitchen must-haves right now, including a smart toaster that’s a whopping 82 percent off today.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whopping
Adjective
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Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Southeast Side environmental activists also fought successfully to remove huge mounds of gritty black petroleum coke left for years near their homes.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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This instant camera captures little moments and big occasions on film, which feels a little more special than whipping out an iPhone.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Jared Harris is the best movie John ever, licking his lips and sucking his teeth; Aidan Quinn is the best movie Paul.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Boston, Cleveland, and New York are licking their chops, ready to feast on a Bucks team missing its point guard, its bench leader, and its identity.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From the rooftop balcony, views over dune to the sea, of the enormous windmills, and across to the port reveal its unimaginable scale.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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That day, she was declared cancer-free — an enormous win.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Verb
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With their teeth bared in a frozen rictus grin, this couple appears to be hiding a darkness which we are left only to guess at.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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My safety came down to something as simple as hiding my name.—
Ismat Ara,
TIME,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In numerous ways, the loss of Fernandes would be a gigantic blow for United.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This gigantic bet-and-get offer is exclusively available to new DraftKings customers who use the code and register today.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The agency said gushes of water flooded downstream villages, catching the children who were fishing or doing laundry on a nearby river by surprise and also destroying agricultural equipment and killing livestock.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Resettlement groups motivated by Christian duty At least one person doing resettlement work in Charlotte wants lawmakers to make a greater effort to help refugees.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The adaptation takes the game’s hugely engaging story and expands it for the screen, bringing tremendous performances, stunning effects, and impeccably shot action.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Yet this pittance of revenue from those heliports comes with tremendous costs to New Yorkers.—
Eric Katzman,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
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“Whopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whopping. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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