as in huge
unusually large
delivered a whopping 10-pound baby
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as in whipping
to defeat by a large margin
despite high hopes, the hometown favorites got whopped again maybe if that television station replaced its obnoxious news anchor, it wouldn't get consistently whopped in the ratings
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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
he called me a name and I whopped him good
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Recent Examples of whopping
Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Trump now has both North Carolina's 16 electoral votes and Georgia's 16 electoral votes, as well as Pennsylvania's whopping 19 electoral votes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Republicans appear to have flipped a whopping three seats in Louisville Metro Council races, bringing their total representation from nine to 12 members.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
In Santa Clara County, elections staff expect a whopping half of its 1.06 million voters to turn out on Election Day, said registrar’s office spokesman Steve Goltiao.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Richard Riehle, The Search for Santa Paws (2010) Another character actor doing his time in the red suit for a few extra bucks, Richard Riehle is a recognizable face with a whopping 404 credits and counting on his IMDb page.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Trump now has both North Carolina's 16 electoral votes and Georgia's 16 electoral votes, as well as Pennsylvania's whopping 19 electoral votes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Republicans appear to have flipped a whopping three seats in Louisville Metro Council races, bringing their total representation from nine to 12 members.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
In Santa Clara County, elections staff expect a whopping half of its 1.06 million voters to turn out on Election Day, said registrar’s office spokesman Steve Goltiao.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Still, the vast majority of beer consumed in the state is made by huge commercial breweries owned by international conglomerates.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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There weren’t huge numbers of flaws in iOS 18.1, though some users were surprised by the need for a waitlist to be admitted to Apple Intelligence.David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Weaving its way past some of the city’s most spectacular sights, the track was an enormous improvement from its predecessor.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Magaro must convey the enormous pressure and responsibility placed on Mason as he is suddenly thrust into the hot seat to produce live coverage.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Further evidence is the fact that Amazon is bragging about, not hiding, season 2 viewership.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The footage captured a figure in a ski mask hiding in the shadows as an unsuspecting woman arrives at the bank and goes about withdrawing money from the ATM.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Plant of the Month: Corpse Lily The largest flower on the planet—a gigantic, pungent parasite—reveals deep genetic mysteries and unique conservation challenges.JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
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The spares are for the gigantic propellers connected to four Rolls-Royce/Alstom Mermaid propulsion Pods.Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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No Democrats voted in favor of doing so.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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That might look like doing the dishes, going for a quick jog, or sorting through unread emails piling up in your inbox.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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There was always a chance that One World Trade Center would not live up to its tremendous expectations.Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
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Today, there's still a tremendous interest in the Titanic's tragic story of maritime technology and adventure ending in great loss of life.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Crookes And Jackson Stretching from the Rift Valley to the slopes of Mount Kenya, the vast Laikipia Plateau is a compelling alternative to the Masai Mara—where overcrowding can impact the wilderness experience, especially during the peak of the migration.Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
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In the vast tapestry of human industry, petroleum has emerged as a versatile thread that weaves together countless applications that shape our daily lives.Sahit Muja, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Despite Kamala Harris having a massive ground game, Donald Trump won by a significant margin.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The height difference between the two women might be a massive 152.36 centimeters (5 feet), but the pair reportedly got on famously.Jack Guy, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Whopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whopping. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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