clouts 1 of 2

noun

plural of clout
1
as in blows
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument gave the stubborn handle a solid clout to make it turn

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2
as in influences
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly has a great deal of clout in the film industry

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clouts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of clout
as in slaps
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner clouted the nail with the hammer and drove it all the way into the wood

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clouts
  1. blows
  2. influences
  3. slaps
  4. punches
  5. hits
  6. thumps
  7. smacks
  8. thuds
Noun
  • Guevera also reportedly came to blows with Eddie Kingston in 2022, leading to Kingston’s suspension.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Hernandez is a grappler in the octagon who can unleash crushing blows with his fists, elbows and legs.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of blows
Noun
  • Once late payment influences decisions, the issue extends beyond an administrative working-capital discipline question.
    — Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As seen with Raye and Dean, London cool-girl style meets retro jazz crooner is an aesthetic that’s become ubiquitous among the rising crop of London singers and songwriters with jazz influences.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of influences
Verb
  • Helmut Haller, West Germany vs England, 1966 Ray Wilson misjudges his headed clearance, Haller gathers it on the edge of the box and, just before Bobby Moore can close him down, slaps a right-footed shot into the far corner.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Definition of slaps
Noun
  • And then a full-on brawl with punches exchanged to top it off.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Its unfiltered approach blends big laughs with social commentary and emotional gut punches, a combination that immediately drew Belli in.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of punches
Verb
  • Once cold weather hits, consider layering a pair of sheer tights underneath.
    — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026
  • If a new 'iPhone Fold-gate’ entry hits Wikipedia in the next year, resale prices will fall even further.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of hits
Noun
  • The lower-vocal harmony struggles to stand out any time the deeper bass thumps.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Definition of thumps
Verb
  • Other gamblers just don’t want to get swindled, so anything that smacks too clearly of insider trading can get you in trouble.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Byerley smacks the schmuck in the face and wins the election.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of smacks
Noun
  • Rapp, up on Taft Point, heard two thuds.
    — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Likewise, the score by Tony Doogan leans too heavily on generic electronic thuds, the kind that segue into a commercial break cliffhanger and an ad for blood pressure medicine.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of thuds
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