as in lashed
to strike repeatedly
fierce winds buffeted the small sailboat
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Recent Examples of buffeted
The nail industry—and the hair industry—operate on exploitative labor conditions buffeted by state connections and nepotism.
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Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
The product has also been buffeted by an influencer scandal that led to the 2025 Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Bartlett captured the comet's twisting ion tail wax and wane as it was buffeted by the solar wind emanating from our parent star.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
When a huge object is being created to go on top of a tower that will get buffeted by strong winds, even small decisions can have big consequences.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Their findings come as the seven states and 30 tribes who rely on the Colorado try to work out a new plan to share shortages on a river buffeted by a quarter-century of drought and growing demand.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Six of the 10 countries most vulnerable to a warming climate are in Africa, which has in recent years been buffeted by devastating droughts and floods, both of which are exacerbated by climate change.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Higher education continues to be buffeted by changes in the way American families view college educations.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
His presidency also was buffeted by domestic crises — rampant inflation and high unemployment, as well as interminable lines at gas stations triggered by a decline in the global oil supply exacerbated by Iran’s Islamic Revolution.
—Scott Kraft, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
The product has also been buffeted by an influencer scandal that led to the 2025 Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Bartlett captured the comet's twisting ion tail wax and wane as it was buffeted by the solar wind emanating from our parent star.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
When a huge object is being created to go on top of a tower that will get buffeted by strong winds, even small decisions can have big consequences.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Their findings come as the seven states and 30 tribes who rely on the Colorado try to work out a new plan to share shortages on a river buffeted by a quarter-century of drought and growing demand.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Six of the 10 countries most vulnerable to a warming climate are in Africa, which has in recent years been buffeted by devastating droughts and floods, both of which are exacerbated by climate change.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Higher education continues to be buffeted by changes in the way American families view college educations.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
His presidency also was buffeted by domestic crises — rampant inflation and high unemployment, as well as interminable lines at gas stations triggered by a decline in the global oil supply exacerbated by Iran’s Islamic Revolution.
—Scott Kraft, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffeted
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In a post-draft interview on the Bills’ flagship radio station WGR 550-AM, Beane lashed out at the hosts for criticizing his lack of attention to wide receiver throughout the offseason.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Andy lashed the feet tightly and then grabbed the loose end of the rope.—
Bob Cary,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Mavericks pounded tables and stomped their feet.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Storms have already pounded the Outer Banks this year, and Porter warned there could be less natural barriers like sand dunes to block the relentless waves.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some even licked the candy to soften it -- a trick used by contestants in the show.—
Hakyung Kate Lee,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Napkins were crumpled; plates were licked.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Harrison's head whipped back and slammed into the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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One popular use is a classic Cream Cheese Frosting, which needs to be whipped to perfection.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To have any hope of a successful turnaround, Spring felt that Macy’s needed a cultural reset first, to inspire a workforce battered by years of falling revenue, store closings, and staff reductions, and get buy-in to his strategy.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Storms twice battered the pier to pieces, once in the late ’30s and again in the ’80s.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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After a small crowd outside Boston’s customs house pelted redcoats with rocks, snowballs, and insults, the soldiers opened fire, killing five and wounding 12 more.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Chalamet himself is locked in a glass box, wearing a similar orange head, plus a custom Marty Supreme track suit, being pelted by ping-pong balls.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her husband knocked frames down and fixed the walls, while Donaldson took on taping, filling, sanding and painting.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Reigning defensive player of the year Pat Surtain II allowed almost nothing once again on the day and calmly knocked a ball away from Wilson when Fields finally looked his way.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Before taking on the captaincy, Cummins was used primarily as a strike bowler — a fast, hostile spearhead who attacked in bursts.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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This Abel Ferrara cult classic follows a mute seamstress who goes on a revenge rampage after being attacked twice in one day on the streets of New York.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Buffeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffeted. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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