as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
the whippy branches of a weeping willow
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Recent Examples of whippy
The atmospheric factors allowing for this kind of whippy action have been well known: The S & P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were back near the upper end of their multi-year valuation range.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
His action is whippy and lies somewhere between that of Shaun Tait and a young Mitchell Johnson.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
Swinging with a whippy training aid also increases your flexibility and helps coordinate your arms and body.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
The Butterfly Jig was invented in Japan, where anglers delivered them on light, whippy rods made of carbon fiber that had incredible backbone.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
Diane brushed her yellow-blonde curls off her face, the thin, whippy flagpole in her hand.
—Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
And the rifle runs well from the shoulder, though the fluted 22-inch barrel gave it a slightly whippy feel during our off-hand drills.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
Also of use: A whippy fastball that ranged up to 99 mph on Sunday.
—Allie Morris, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2020
Conditions are whippy and gray.
—Nick Heil, Outside Online, 25 June 2013
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
His action is whippy and lies somewhere between that of Shaun Tait and a young Mitchell Johnson.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
Swinging with a whippy training aid also increases your flexibility and helps coordinate your arms and body.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
The Butterfly Jig was invented in Japan, where anglers delivered them on light, whippy rods made of carbon fiber that had incredible backbone.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
Diane brushed her yellow-blonde curls off her face, the thin, whippy flagpole in her hand.
—Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
And the rifle runs well from the shoulder, though the fluted 22-inch barrel gave it a slightly whippy feel during our off-hand drills.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
Also of use: A whippy fastball that ranged up to 99 mph on Sunday.
—Allie Morris, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2020
Conditions are whippy and gray.
—Nick Heil, Outside Online, 25 June 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whippy
Adjective
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The sneakers are designed with a lightweight EVA midsole for flexible support and a rubber outsole that boosts durability.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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If your schedule is flexible, look at departures on weekdays, especially early and mid-week.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Horford brings a stretch presence that can knock down open shots and score to help navigate the non-Curry minutes more comfortably.—
Jannelle Moore,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The non-stretch jean has a dry indigo wash and features curved legs with an extra seam for structure and oversized back pockets.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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SACs produced from plastic waste showed excellent performance in breaking down diverse micropollutants in water and in boosting clean-energy technologies such as batteries and fuel cells.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The plastic container with seasoning was broken and soiled.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Later, when cracks emerged after construction started and the cement had been poured, consultants who recommended covering the façade with a rubbery coating to seal the cracks were similarly dismissed.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
20 Oct. 2025
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Overmixing the batter will develop gluten, which can cause the cake to become more rubbery, and less tender.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But Martin truly shone with the ball in his hand, coaches said, zipping downfield with a springy first step.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Hoka Mach 6 Make getting from point A to point B comfortable, springy, and stylish with these Hoka sneakers.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The hydrodynamic prototype is made to withstand tropical storms, demonstrates how OTEC could deliver resilient and reliable energy to storm-prone regions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This set of five mid-rise thongs is designed for yoga and everyday wear, with chafe-resistant flat seams and a stretchy waistband that won’t dig into skin.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Tapata Bootcut Dress Pants These super stretchy Tapata pants come in a variety of colors, including black, charcoal, navy blue, olive, red, white, and even black pinstripe.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The high-waist fit is supportive, and the elastic waistband stretches to move with you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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These pull-on style pants also have a faux fly, an elastic waistband, and four functional pockets.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Whippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whippy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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