as in punching
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
his mother threatened to box his ears if he didn't show a bit more respect
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Recent Examples of boxing
Rock Steady Boxing by MAPS is about more than just boxing.
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Mary Eber, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Another gallery turns to Philadelphia itself, presenting photographs of the Blue Horizon boxing gym and a section on Joe Frazier, whose real-life story at least partially inspired Rocky.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Pope, who won the Chicago Golden Gloves in 2014, considers boxing fundamental to her understanding of art.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Along with cigars, the festival will feature boxing on Saturday night, local artists, food vendors, and new VIP drinks and tastings.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
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Mary Eber, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Another gallery turns to Philadelphia itself, presenting photographs of the Blue Horizon boxing gym and a section on Joe Frazier, whose real-life story at least partially inspired Rocky.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Pope, who won the Chicago Golden Gloves in 2014, considers boxing fundamental to her understanding of art.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Along with cigars, the festival will feature boxing on Saturday night, local artists, food vendors, and new VIP drinks and tastings.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxing
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LaBeouf’s campaign of terror ended when he was arrested for punching several people outside the Royal Street Inn & R Bar.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Actor Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar in February during Mardi Gras.—
JACK BROOK,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The play started with Muncy hitting a ground ball up the first-base line.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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London’s Christian Olivares, a USC pledge, extended the lead in the third inning, hitting a two-run home run to left field.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Sounds like big savings knocking on your doorstep.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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In the run-up to the elections, Russia upped pressure on its ally by slapping import bans on Armenian products, including fresh fruit, flowers and spirits.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Home plate umpire Dan Iassogna called a third strike, but Madrigal argued with the umpire, emphatically slapping his head.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Over the past two months, Paul has accused Mortensen in court of stalking and, on one occasion, slamming her head into the dashboard of his truck.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Jacob got back into the match by slamming Reigns into a post.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Deputies responded to a report of a driver smacking his car into a guardrail in front of The Bridge Restaurant before driving away, according to a sheriff’s office news release.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
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As the match got away from her in the second set and the Court Philippe-Chatrier crowd became increasingly hostile, Andreeva fully unraveled, smacking another ball towards the roof and asking members of her box to leave.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe beating and banging all the way to the checkers.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The new transmission responded more quickly and reduced involuntary head banging in the car’s cabin.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and first lady Ri Sol Ju greeted Xi at the airport in Pyongyang, with official footage showing the pair clapping as Xi’s plane landed, kicking off his two-day state visit.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Music producer Mark Ronson, 50, was also spotted in the crowd, clapping as Lipa, 30, and Turner, 36, made their entrance to the event.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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“Boxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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