whacking
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
So now he’s whacking Canada harder for punching back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Two big loans that were made during the postpandemic boom in private-equity buyouts are defaulting, whacking some private-credit funds and ratcheting up losses in the already troubled corner of Wall Street.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Markets are treading water due to other concerns too—notably private credit and ongoing fears about artificial intelligence whacking software and services companies.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
And Tommy Edman continued his slugging surge from late last season by whacking the first home run of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2025
I walked over to the snag, spit on my hands, and started whacking away with my club.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
