whipper

as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent as the whippers of teams from much larger schools, our players have much to be proud of

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Noun
  • Charley Pride was the inaugural winner in 1974 for A Sunshiny Day With Charley Pride.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 May 2025
  • The winner, who will be crowned on Thursday, will receive $52,500 in cash and other prizes.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • Their products are world beaters which open affordable drone photography to even the least skilled consumer.
    David Hambling, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • Lights-out shooting from Aaron Nesmith was the catalyst for the comeback, but Tyrese Haliburton's buzzer beater to send the game to overtime was the defining highlight of the night.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • The land fell to the Mongols in an era that would later be named the Yuan Dynasty, and the conquerors established centralized bureaucracy, trade, taxation and a capital.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The Mongol Empire was led by Genghis Khan, a conqueror who united the Mongolian tribes across Asia.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Worx Cordless String Trimmer Keep your yard looking pristine with this lightweight edger and weed trimmer, which makes lawn maintenance a breeze.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 24 May 2025
  • Before the grill, the couple replaced several fossil fuel items with electric ones — first their car, then lawn mower and trimmer, a water heater and last year the grill.
    Jeff Brady, NPR, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Another master’s artistry is on display and open to tours at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House, located about two miles east of the museum on the other side of the park.
    David Allan, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
  • Skills build on themselves, so children who don’t master kindergarten phonics or counting could remain behind in future grades.
    Claire Cain Miller, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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“Whipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipper. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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