as in dinosaur
something that is unusually large and powerful
a whale of a pickup truck
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
whaled the ball so hard that it sailed over the fence and into the neighbor's yard
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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
whaled the rug with a broom to knock the dirt out of it
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
mercilessly whaled the pickpocket for stealing from her purse
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Recent Examples of whale
Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Scientists have reported that two endangered whales have been found entangled in fishing gear off the coast of Massachusetts.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Most of today’s longevity estimates are probably skewed by an overrepresentation of younger whales, the team writes in the paper.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Our little guys played with cute stuffed whales, ate homemade Madelines, and drank apple juice while our dedicated concierge collected our passport information.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Keep an eye on the waters below, where whales have been known to enjoy their own stroll up the California coast.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Scientists have reported that two endangered whales have been found entangled in fishing gear off the coast of Massachusetts.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Most of today’s longevity estimates are probably skewed by an overrepresentation of younger whales, the team writes in the paper.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Our little guys played with cute stuffed whales, ate homemade Madelines, and drank apple juice while our dedicated concierge collected our passport information.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Some tracks show paths taken by Cetiosaurus, a dinosaur that grew to nearly 60 feet in length.Fox News, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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The team uncovered five trackways in the rock, each made by a different dinosaur.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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El Sett After biopics devoted to iconic music artists Maria Callas (Maria), Amy Winehouse (Back to Black) and Bob Dylan (A Complete Unknown) in 2024, the life of famed Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum will hit the big screen in 2025.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
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Palm Springs hits its peak while the rest of America braces against the gloom and the cold.David Hochman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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At the time, wolves were still considered predatory varmints to be shot from airplanes, trapped and snared for $100 bounty and whatever hides would bring.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Walshe, 49, of Cohasset, is accused of murdering his wife Ana Walshe, dismembering her body on New Years 2023 and hiding it in dumpsters around Greater Boston.Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sweet guitar licks snake around Lee’s voice in the original recording.David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Water collected in green pools that Leone said would sting if a dog stepped in or licked them.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nevertheless, the price cuts demonstrate how the race among China’s technology giants to win more business for their nascent artificial intelligence products is intensifying.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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The subject of a pending move to Premier League giants Chelsea, this Brazilian winger was nicknamed Messinho from an early age because coaches said that his playing style mimicked that of the legendary Argentinian forward.Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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That same month, an American Airlines flight bound for Montana was diverted to Texas after a passenger punched a flight attendant multiple times.CNN, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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The necklace appears to have a small star and other tiny holes punched into it, and the black-and-green yoga mat includes various intricate designs.Abigail Adams, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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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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That led to an argument, and Little allegedly whipped out a knife, stabbing the victim twice in the chest, police said.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Heavy snow pounded the district, with totals of 5-9 inches and isolated areas receiving up to 12 inches.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Who Has to Fix This? 14 Easy Healthy Dinners to Put on Rotation in 2025 Image A weekend of Israeli strikes on Gaza Dozens of Israeli strikes pounded the Gaza Strip over the weekend, killing 88 people in a 24-hour period, according to the Gaza health ministry.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Whale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whale. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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