as in slapped
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 boxed
For her, seeing her children find joy in them carries far more meaning than keeping them boxed away.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Expect Hokkaido sea urchin, boxed like a treasure, and more than 800 wines.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
The case sat for decades, evidence boxed and shelved away, waiting for a thaw, a new lead that could deliver answers and an arrest.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2025
People don’t thrive when they’re boxed into roles that don’t fit.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Expect Hokkaido sea urchin, boxed like a treasure, and more than 800 wines.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
The case sat for decades, evidence boxed and shelved away, waiting for a thaw, a new lead that could deliver answers and an arrest.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2025
People don’t thrive when they’re boxed into roles that don’t fit.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxed
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The matter is simply a new name slapped onto an old bottle.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The woman tried to free her hands, and the man slapped her,according to prosecutors.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the suburbs during the 2020 and 2022 assessment cycles, appeals to the board of review generally knocked commercial values below industry standards for accuracy.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The boys knocked on Leon’s door several times and ran away, Julián’s cousin told police.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Delaney-Rowland told him to put the gun away, but when Parker didn’t, Delaney-Rowland punched him again, then Parker shot him in the back of the head, police said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Like the clang of bells, the sound bypassed my ears and punched the air from my lungs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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When the financial crisis hit in 2008, Mindy Fitzpatrick considered selling her family’s 6-acre wooded lot on Friendly Road.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sticker shock, though, is expected to hit when consumers shop for 2026 model year cars and trucks as more of those vehicles arrive at dealer lots, according to Cox Automotive.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Mesa smacked his first career MLB home run — a three-run blast 394 feet to right field — to provide the highlight of the night for the Marlins, who watched the Nationals circle the bases for most of the game.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … CROSSING THE LINE – Ravens' Lamar Jackson retaliates against fan after being smacked in helmet.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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An evening bike ride on a rural road turned fatal in a most unusual way, when the cyclist slammed into a deer in the dark, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Supporters of Mangione have slammed Shein for using his likeness while his critics have also described the photo as a new low.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The video quickly clipped to the white sedan engulfed in flames.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, other states with stricter regimes may have their wings clipped.—
Owen Tedford,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Tammy banged her foot into something hard at the foot of the bed.—
Mandi Wright,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Brunson then banged her gavel and said the meeting was adjourned.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Boxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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