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as in intimidated
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
one of those gatherings at which high-pressure sales reps try to bulldoze naive people into buying time-shares
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Recent Examples of bulldozed
Israeli soldiers bulldozed the cemetery down the road with no headstones visible to indicate who is buried where.
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Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The old hospital will eventually be bulldozed, creating a green open space — and a site where a second tower could be constructed.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
While the home was saved from being bulldozed, the company reports that it was converted from a private residence into office spaces in the process and does not allow visitors to come inside.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The area where our mailbox should be is being bulldozed to make a straighter, faster highway.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Six plays later, Vance Knowles (seven carries, 38 yards, TD) bulldozed into the end zone.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo bulldozed his way into the end zone from 4 yards out and twice from the 1-yard line.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
And Cam Skattebo bulldozed through the Eagles defense.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Out of a jumbo set, quarterback Patrick Mahomes handed it off to running back Kareem Hunt, but Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith — initially untouched off the line — bulldozed through blockers Noah Gray and center Creed Humphrey to stop Hunt for a loss of one yard.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The old hospital will eventually be bulldozed, creating a green open space — and a site where a second tower could be constructed.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
While the home was saved from being bulldozed, the company reports that it was converted from a private residence into office spaces in the process and does not allow visitors to come inside.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The area where our mailbox should be is being bulldozed to make a straighter, faster highway.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Six plays later, Vance Knowles (seven carries, 38 yards, TD) bulldozed into the end zone.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo bulldozed his way into the end zone from 4 yards out and twice from the 1-yard line.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
And Cam Skattebo bulldozed through the Eagles defense.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Out of a jumbo set, quarterback Patrick Mahomes handed it off to running back Kareem Hunt, but Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith — initially untouched off the line — bulldozed through blockers Noah Gray and center Creed Humphrey to stop Hunt for a loss of one yard.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulldozed
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Mussolini’s invasion of Abyssinia in 1935 and subsequent need for military support from Germany pushed Italy into a closer alliance with Hitler that, in turn, led to the imposition of anti-Jewish legislation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Offered only via the David’s Bridal site, the archival White by Vera Wang archival collection is being pushed out to shoppers via the retailer’s social media, site and email newsletters among other avenues.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This generation isn’t intimidated by the attention of major brands, nor necessarily impressed by it.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
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He's attracted to strong women, not intimidated by them.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But there's also concern that these programs, some funded by private donations and not used to such demand, will be financially squeezed.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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George Matysik, executive director of Share Food Program, a Philadelphia food bank, told USA TODAY that food banks are already squeezed by federal funding cuts.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An unverified report circulated over the weekend that said Brown claimed Harbour bullied her on set.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The complaint alleges Kalumbula didn't protect the student when other students bullied him for having gay parents.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Malik’s boss is not happy that Malik doesn’t have a grip on the Crane brothers, though Malik assures him that Amos frightened Sarah into backing off — and that Dinah is tucked away at a safe house.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Don’t be frightened, though, fans; The Parent Trap gal is still in the competition!—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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