whack

Example Sentences

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Things are out of whack, and even though we all know this, it still should be said now and then.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

That would whack stocks, as nonprofessional investors have reliably bought every dip because they have been conditioned to believe stocks always rise.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

He also made a pledge not to whack programming budgets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

"As soon as the artist releases their date, the hotels whack up their prices," Georgia says.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

And he kept swallowing, trying to gag down a whack of big sloppy emotions.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx