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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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Recent Examples of paddle
Kawa Voyage offers comprehensive excursions to paddle and swim through the glowing waters.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
But one of the oldest, simplest, and strangely ignored ways to find that meditative state is to get in a long, narrow boat and paddle silently across a still body of water.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Learn about the area’s rich history during this leisurely paddling trip around a portion of Lake Monroe in Gemini Springs.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Just an hour from San Antonio, the park invites visitors to paddle, swim, fish, or hike—then unwind at a shady campsite when the day winds down.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
But one of the oldest, simplest, and strangely ignored ways to find that meditative state is to get in a long, narrow boat and paddle silently across a still body of water.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Learn about the area’s rich history during this leisurely paddling trip around a portion of Lake Monroe in Gemini Springs.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Just an hour from San Antonio, the park invites visitors to paddle, swim, fish, or hike—then unwind at a shady campsite when the day winds down.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddle
Verb
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Jose shrugs, pleads with her to not lick anyone at the inn, and leaves.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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But Fahy, Alcock, and director Nicole Kassell are also very good at their jobs, and so even downright bizarre moments like Simone chewing Michaela’s used gum or Devon randomly licking a landscaper’s neck wind up making a strange sort of sense.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Will rowing be your primary fitness activity or a part of your overall training plan?—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
23 May 2025
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This clarity keeps everyone rowing in the same direction.—
Moby Kazmi,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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In a second Memorial Day social media post, Trump focused largely on lashing out at federal judges and perceived political opponents.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
26 May 2025
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President Donald Trump lashed out at Russian President Vladimir Putin for continuing to attack Ukraine while talks are ongoing between the two countries to find an end to the ongoing conflict.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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Days are filled with horseback rides through wooded trails, canoeing on the Little River, archery practice, and tie-dye under the trees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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The husband and wife were canoeing in about 2 1/2 feet of water at the mouth of Tiger Creek near Lake Kissimmee in Polk County on Tuesday afternoon when the boat drifted over a large alligator, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Caballero looked on the verge of tears as the Ivorian whipped the ball into the corner, a heroic performance from a back-up goalkeeper who’d played in every previous round to repay manager Manuel Pellegrini’s faith.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Made with 92 percent natural ingredients, the gentle, sulfate-free shampoo is whipped with tea tree and peppermint oils, which help create a healthy pH balance on the scalp and smell like a spa.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
17 May 2025
Verb
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For centuries, Vikings navigated these waters by sail and oar; today, ferries and charter boats offer comfortable, scenic access to the islands.—
Caroline Van Hemert,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Mute swans do put on bursts of speed by oaring with their huge webbed feet.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
19 Oct. 2016
Verb
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At 19, Johnson married his wife Daphne and initially, was able to hide his drug use from her, the Johnson's clemency petition said.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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This navy/stone style is one person’s solution to hiding their two dogs’ dark-colored fur.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Thirty minutes later, Combs was pounding on the apartment door with a hammer, Morgan said.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The creek is pounding the foundation of his cottage and seeping inside.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
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“Paddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddle. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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