Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banging away (at)
Verb
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Such an outcome might seem improbable, given historical trends and the political headwinds buffeting the White House.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the storm is battering the west coast of Cuba.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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Strong swells with waves between 13 and 20 feet have been battering the southern coasts of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, and Guantánamo provinces, according to the Institute.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Every version, however, was capable of blitzing from 0 to 60 mph in less than three seconds.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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And that pressure came without the Bills even blitzing much.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Banging away (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banging%20away%20%28at%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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