bonked

past tense of bonk

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bonked Nikola Vlašić bonked one of the posts earlier in the half, and Modric's cross on a free kick into the box was headed over the bar by Marin Pongračić. CBS News, 27 June 2026 With eight minutes left in the contest, Kempe bonked Cale Makar in the back of the head, then went to the box for mixing it up with captain Gabe Landeskog, who came to Makar’s defense, shortly thereafter. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026 Their fight is to be continued next week, and whether or not another member of the deck team gets bonked on the head remains to be determined. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonked
Verb
  • Ted Hurst smacked him on the helmet, but Delane kept his cool and did not respond.
    Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • When the Oakland pitcher delivered his slider, Perez smacked the ball to left field down the foul line.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But their rookie linebacker extended his arms, threw out a hand and knocked the ball free from London’s grasp.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • When the group decided to move the party to a house nearby, Pysher walked there alone and mistakenly knocked on the wrong door.
    Tom Hanson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Inter Miami’s most diehard fans, La Familia, sang and banged their drums, hoping to energize their team, but nothing seemed to make a difference.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Head woke up early that morning when hail banged against her siding.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • While outlining the details of Clancy's suicide attempt, Reddington slapped a quarter on the table and addressed the prosecutors in what appeared to be a direct challenge to the state.
    Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Over the years, the United States has slapped Iran with countless sanctions targeting its banking system, shipping companies, oil industry and military.
    Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Dramatic footage shows a torrent of water hitting at the Nepal-China border.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Parton earned dozens of top 10 country hits, and her professional ambitions grew along with her career.
    Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The student also punched the guard in the head, according to the statement.
    Kathy McCormack, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The 49ers’ defensive highlight came when Warner, of course, punched a ball free from tight end David Njoku.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Egyptian government also slammed the new Israeli tenders and called on the international community to stop the plans.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The helicopter slammed into the ground, killing all three in a fiery crash.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Poor guy is probably just trying to watch the home run derby in peace and just got drive by whacked by me.
    Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026
  • Pop, a Romanian, was rolling through another service game when Bobker whacked an easy backhand beyond the baseline.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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“Bonked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonked. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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