as in dinosaurs
something that is unusually large and powerful
a whale of a pickup truck
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1
as in hits
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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2
as in hides
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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3
as in pounds
to strike repeatedly
mercilessly whaled the pickpocket for stealing from her purse
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whales
Noun
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Less than 30 feet away, the skeletal outlines of dinosaurs stood behind glass walls.—
Alisha Camacho,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Dec. 2024 -
Too often, organizations cling to outdated technologies, inefficient processes and legacy systems—the resource-hoarding dinosaurs of the corporate world.—
Anjai Lal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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First, there are those who lip-sync – like Kili Paul, a Tanzanian social media star who performs Bollywood and other movie hits against the backdrop of his rural community — a mix of greenery and low-slung buildings.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Batman 2 is said to begin right as The Penguin ends and winter hits Gotham.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Deal or No Deal Island hides suitcases with more than $200M in prize money split between them.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2025
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Deal or No Deal Island hides suitcases with more than $200M in prize money split between them.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The drive-in and cheapo exploitation producer who made American International Pictures a true-blue calling card for earthy delights gave many future giants of the movies their start.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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For centuries, the city has played host to literary giants and jazz luminaries, civil rights leaders, and iconic artists.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Black Ivory Coffee/Elephant Coffee Black Ivory coffee is produced in Thailand from coffee beans partially digested from elephants.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Wild Elephant Dung Coffee Wild Elephant Dung coffee is produced by wild elephants in India, notably in the Western Ghats.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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But the 54-room boutique hotel will also include nods to the brand’s beachy Nantucket and Palm Beach locations, like elephant door knockers at the entrance to each room and suite.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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This development is raising concerns for the region's unique ecosystem, particularly its colonies of King penguins and millions of elephant and fur seals.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What's on the new menu Frontier slashes price of 2025 unlimited pass.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
18 Dec. 2024
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If one part of the country hunkers down and slashes spending at the mall or on vacations, that would hurt businesses and lead to layoffs.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
9 Dec. 2024
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Does anyone really care whether Tesla beats and raises?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2025
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Nothing beats the idea of inclusion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Whales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whales. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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