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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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Over the months that followed, the team identified a compound, which Dr. Cernak declined to disclose, that proved promising in both the cells and in the African dwarf frogs that were paddling around in a nearby biology lab.
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Emily Elconin, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
The dog is paddling alone in deep water with her leash still attached.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Visitors can explore by hiking elevated boardwalks, paddling through calm floodplain waters or joining seasonal firefly night hikes.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
In order to escape, Wells had to paddle 2.5 miles back to shore, according to GMA.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Emily Elconin, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
The dog is paddling alone in deep water with her leash still attached.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Visitors can explore by hiking elevated boardwalks, paddling through calm floodplain waters or joining seasonal firefly night hikes.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
In order to escape, Wells had to paddle 2.5 miles back to shore, according to GMA.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddle
Verb
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Aretha started singing some deep gospel licks that — especially when heard up close — were powerful and dramatic.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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The video was followed by a black-and-white photo of Hobbs licking the Moana star's face and a clip of him playfully biting his hand.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Bob cut his boat loose, shoved it into the water, and rowed across the gap that now had widened to about 50 feet.—
Robert E. Houle,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2025
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The treadmill provides the same opportunity that walking across the parking lot offers; and swimming or rowing a boat works many of the same muscles that weightlifters target with dumbbells and barbells.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Even before that, Trump has lashed out at Ukraine, blaming its leaders for Putin’s invasion and occupation of their country.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Teens are notorious for being unable to reconcile internal feelings of guilt and shame and, not knowing what to do with the discomfort, lashing out at an external source.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ice canoeing is a thrilling winter activity unique to the province, combining canoeing with the challenges of frozen rivers and icy terrain.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Just down the road, guests can go canoeing, visit the Maui Ocean Center, or swim at Black Rock Beach.—
Esther Carlstone,
Parents,
18 Dec. 2024
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The wind up here had whipped the snow into a sharp rib that came to a point on Denali’s Archdeacon’s Tower.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Add the egg whites: In the clean bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form, 4-5 minutes.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sen both understood Oberon’s desire to hide a secret and recognized a trace of her South Asian accent.—
Carolyn Kellogg,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Imani Randolph, a model and creator, recalls her mom’s upbringing in the Bronx where effort wasn’t hidden, it was celebrated.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Musk pounded his chest and raised his right arm in an angular motion while giving his speech.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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That involved Shorrock and a few others pounding posts in the ground, putting up heavy metal fencing and twisting metal ties together.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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For variety, for style, for fun, Bombay Street Kitchen is still the venue to beat.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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While those comps are impressive, 2023 numbers were not very tough to beat.—
David Moin,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Paddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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