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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
Hence, the litany of defensive mistakes and conceding goals in quick succession — Chelsea leaked two late goals to turn a slender PSG advantage into a daunting one, Manchester City were bulldozed by three Federico Valverde goals in 23 minutes and Spurs were 4-0 down after 23 minutes.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Much of my academic work focused on the postwar planning mistakes of the 20th century, when cities across America bulldozed neighborhoods in the name of progress and built places for cars instead of people.
—Jason Haber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Now imagine, says the Texas wedding photographer Anna Claire Beasley, construction noise, bulldozed roads and a steel border fence as a backdrop.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
It has since been bulldozed, but around 300 people lived there at its peak.
—Brian Barth, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Eventually, a corner convenience store on Riverfront Boulevard was bulldozed and reborn as a two-story restaurant with great views of downtown.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The latter of which, of course, has since been bulldozed in order to create her husband’s ballroom.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Jan. 2026
In less than a year, Kennedy has bulldozed vaccine policy precedent and shaken up government personnel.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Much of my academic work focused on the postwar planning mistakes of the 20th century, when cities across America bulldozed neighborhoods in the name of progress and built places for cars instead of people.
—Jason Haber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Now imagine, says the Texas wedding photographer Anna Claire Beasley, construction noise, bulldozed roads and a steel border fence as a backdrop.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
It has since been bulldozed, but around 300 people lived there at its peak.
—Brian Barth, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Eventually, a corner convenience store on Riverfront Boulevard was bulldozed and reborn as a two-story restaurant with great views of downtown.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The latter of which, of course, has since been bulldozed in order to create her husband’s ballroom.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Jan. 2026
In less than a year, Kennedy has bulldozed vaccine policy precedent and shaken up government personnel.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulldozed
Verb
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And that would have pushed him above 200 career wins.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Some Israeli troops have pushed into southern Lebanon, and there are fears Israel is preparing a large-scale invasion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Virginia never looked intimidated despite last month’s blowout loss.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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They are intimidated by his beauty and coolness, and keeping driving up to the window.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The three of us squeezed into our bedroom closet and huddled over my phone.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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Tkachuk controlled the loose puck in the crease and squeezed it past goalie Ilya Sorokin for the comeback victory.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The victim involved was identified by her family as Jada West, who reportedly had been bullied since transferring to the school.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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About 36% of the principals, who were surveyed from May to August, said students from immigrant families had been bullied, and 64% said their attendance had dropped.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That habit didn’t endear the Alspaws to anyone nearby, including one neighbor who threatened to shoot Brittany after the Alspaws frightened his horses.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Konstantin, 4, a sociable boy, is often frightened by loud noises and guards, his parents said.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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