WHIPPERS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

whippers

noun

plural of whipper

as in winners

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

Take a resident who voted for only one of the 10 winners but for two of the slate’s three candidates.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
The real winners are focused on whether the tools are actually improving business outcomes, starting with the customer and working backwards to identify where the tech can make the biggest impact.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of winners

Noun

Located at the junction of three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the region has historically been a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
In life, and in the novel, the German conquerors in their splendid uniforms make debonair remarks, as the French cultural and social figures who frequent the bar—collaborators—are thrilled to remain close to power.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of conquerors

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Mulch protects the roots, keeps the soil moist, and helps prevent weeds and damage from mowers or trimmers.

— Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Communities can reduce their fire risk by thinning out grass, brush, and trees with weed trimmers, mowers, and chainsaws.

— Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

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