body blows

Definition of body blowsnext
plural of body blow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for body blows
Noun
  • In the meantime, apply a smear of lotion to your hands to protect your skin and prepare a bowl of ice-cold water.
    Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The fabric covering her front continued behind her like two mini trains, which Olandria waved with her hands, creating an almost wing-like shape.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Age-verification laws are a clear violation of the First Amendment rights of Americans, as the district courts in both Mississippi and Ohio have already concluded.
    Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Laporta responded to the crisis by deciding Barcelona could no longer afford Messi, who left for Paris Saint-Germain, and selling off some club assets, including 25% of its Spanish league TV rights for the next 25 years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Algebra in between scenes… sends shivers down my spine!
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Their accounts gave me shivers of recognition—their experiences echoed my father’s stories.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Head to any tennis court to try to get some swings in and one’s sure to see plenty of people playing pickleball, a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis that sees players swing small paddles on a short court.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Body blows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20blows. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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