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whistling

[hwis-ling, wis-] / ˈʰwɪs lɪŋ, ˈwɪs- /
ADJECTIVE
piping
Synonyms


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DeChambeau reportedly stayed out on the driving range until after dark, at times whistling, humming and singing while hitting balls and offering reporters snacks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

There’s a perfectly non-racial explanation for all of the cat and dog whistling.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

“Having almost 100,000 fans, singing your anthem, supporting you, whistling when you’re not doing good…It’s hard to describe something so deep and so intangible.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

“Orange County” is my particular favorite track; it feels light and upbeat with some whistling throughout — yet lyrically explores grief while also giving this feeling of hope in the darkness.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

Suddenly some one passed below, whistling like an operatic blackbird, and a voice called out, “All serene! Coming in tonight.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

It rose flapping its wings and disappeared into the clouds, to a send-off of applause, whistlings, handkerchiefs, drumrolls, and the sprinkling of holy water.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

Scarcely have I said the word "Gentlemen," when a volley of shouts and whistlings greets me.

From Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society by Jack Allyn

The crowd struggled for places in eager expectation, amid banter none too virtuous, whistlings and jostlings.

From Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time by George C. Hazelton

She dared not put Bonny Angel down even if the child would have consented, and, continually, the rumblings and whistlings grew more confusing.

From A Sunny Little Lass by Evelyn Raymond

The wind was murmuring in the reeds, and the whistlings of aquatic fowl made a plaintive music.

From The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec by John Trevena



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