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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
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.
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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
The university first acquired the site in 1967 with plans to build student housing, but after structures on the lot were bulldozed, the property sat vacant.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 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
Decatur regained the lead as Akilyz Rivera bulldozed in for a one-yard TD run on the first play of the final quarter.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
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
The university first acquired the site in 1967 with plans to build student housing, but after structures on the lot were bulldozed, the property sat vacant.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 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
Decatur regained the lead as Akilyz Rivera bulldozed in for a one-yard TD run on the first play of the final quarter.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulldozed
Verb
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On Thursday Rinderknecht's attorney, Steve Haney, pushed for a hearing for his release, per Reuters, ABC 7, and FOX 11.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lutnick, who has said he is heavily invested in cryptocurrency, has also pushed for pro-crypto policies during his tenure.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For his part, Jackman allowed that he had been intimidated by Foster's talent and sterling résumé.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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This is a showstopper apple pie, but don’t be intimidated.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lockdowns throttled economic activity and squeezed tax revenue, while public spending surged as governments tried to protect the most vulnerable.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Some claim younger drinkers, particularly Gen Z, are tipping less, if at all — leaving bartenders frustrated and financially squeezed.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Naroditsky's death at age 29 outraged his supporters in the chess world, who said he'd been bullied relentlessly by Kramnik, a former world champion who has accused many players of cheating in online play.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC news,
22 Oct. 2025
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The case centered on allegations that O’Brien had bullied colleagues and made racially insensitive remarks.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One, frightened, pressed her belly into the pavement.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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Carley Coleman, operations director at adjacent Via Vite, said her staff and guests dining at the restaurant were frightened when gunshots rang out.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Bulldozed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulldozed. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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