clouted

past tense of clout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clouted
Verb
  • All of the electricity, vibes and crash-the-establishment momentum that began when Deion smacked TCU in his first game as Colorado’s coach have evaporated behind nothing but losses.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2025
  • In the locker room, fellow pass-rusher extraordinaire Jonathon Cooper smacked Bonitto’s shoulders and bellowed his praises to a gaggle of reporters.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Hitting left-handed against powerful Cleveland reliever Hunter Gaddis, Pérez slapped a single into right field to bring in two runs and turn another nailbiter into a comfortable 4-1 lead.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • In a video posted just days before the competition started, Richter gets his butt slapped by his mentor.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The ball popped up in the air and Bolton was there to grab it, except he was hit by teammate Drue Tranquill.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Hikers hit Goat Trail Hill 'n Dale Hiking Club will hike Thursday along the Goat Trail to Steel Creek on the Buffalo National River.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Howell punched and raped her before making off with her necklace, cellphone and purse, police said.
    Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
  • In the clip, the employee, 66-year-old Thomas Schlage, is pushed to the ground and repeatedly punched.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While half-heartedly watching Napier against Miami, Stricklin accidentally knocked one of Marino’s letters out of place.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Guido has been a magnet for controversy; a decade earlier he had been knocked to the ground when the Pirates’ first baseman Randall Simon took a swing at him with his bat from the visitor’s dugout, causing both the Italian sausage and hot dog to fall.
    Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, as the pack barrelled into Turn 10, Russell slammed into the barriers after clipping the inside wall approaching the corner.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In closing arguments, assistant prosecuting attorneys Spencer Curtis and Robert Sanders slammed testimony from mental health experts who explained Rocha’s mental deficiencies.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Dart and Hart banged helmets on the play and, with Dart taking a moment to catch his breath, he was sent for a concussion exam by the spotter in the booth.
    Dan Duggan, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Opposition lawmakers banged their hands on their tables, pushing the speaker to cut short the debate on the government program.
    Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Riley Greene whacked a 96-mph fastball that snuck over the right-field fence for Detroit’s second run.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Cal thumped the Beavers, whacked Texas Southern and outlasted Minnesota.
    Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Clouted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clouted. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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