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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the truck suddenly swerved and rammed into the side of a building
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
I threw myself out of the way as a car rammed through the crosswalk
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Recent Examples of ram
The incident comes one week after a man rammed his pickup truck into the front of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, and opened fire with an assault rifle, killing four worshipers and injuring eight others.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025
Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, said the woman was one of a group of drivers who rammed federal agents with their vehicles.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Investigators said Thomas Sanford, 40, of Burton rammed his pickup truck into the church, jumped out and began firing an assault rifle at congregants.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Law enforcement officials stand today next to the vehicle used to ram the church.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 30 Sep. 2025
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025
Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, said the woman was one of a group of drivers who rammed federal agents with their vehicles.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Investigators said Thomas Sanford, 40, of Burton rammed his pickup truck into the church, jumped out and began firing an assault rifle at congregants.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Law enforcement officials stand today next to the vehicle used to ram the church.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ram
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Létrange first bumped into Girbaud in 2002 while crossing Mexico City in his Land Rover.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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If the Senators are committed to Giroux in a third-line role, Amadio could always be bumped to a fourth-line spot to the right of Lars Eller and Nick Cousins.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Nutribullet Ultra crams a 1200-watt motor into its rather slim casing; that’s double the wattage of the Nutribullet Pro blender that’s a step down.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Use your backpack or your sleeping bag crammed into its compression sack beneath your forearms.—
Kate Pitts,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, hot sun, freezing temperatures, and moisture will speed up decay.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to Brazilian news site g1, which cited local authorities, Valioso was driving in a speeding car with four others when the vehicle crashed into a tree on Padre Alfredo Street in front of Jardim da Saudade Cemetery in Jacobina, Brazil.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Gilbert, who graduated from the district’s New School For Community Service in 2008, recalled banging the rhythm on his desk as a teenager.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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One of the loudest voices was 29-year-old Neil Lothamer, of Indianapolis, who added pot-banging to his chorus.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
10 Oct. 2025
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These 515 V3s, along with other New Balance sneakers, offer a wide, roomy toe box, ensuring that my toes aren’t squeezed together and out of alignment.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The shoes fold in half, becoming compact enough to fit in your personal item or squeeze into a corner of your carry-on.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sylvia said fire crews had to access the scene by driving in the wrong direction from 59th Street.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bouchard is one of the NHL’s most polarizing defensemen, but there’s no denying his elite play-driving numbers on the top pair — even in non-Connor McDavid and non-Leon Draisaitl minutes.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Key interactions include the Pacific Plate colliding with the North American, Eurasian, and Australian plates, among others.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The 31-year-old’s head collided with a pitchside LED advertising board after being pushed by his opponent during a match against Chongqing Tonglianglong on Sunday in China League One — the nation’s second division.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Soon after my son’s first introduction to stuffing himself with candy while wearing a costume in 80-degree Southern heat, my parents told us about a local trunk-or-treat.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Flagg finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds and three assists, showing his stat-stuffing potential while only playing the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Ram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ram. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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