conked

past tense of conk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conked
Verb
  • Johnson allegedly then stabbed her several times, according to Kearny Police, per the outlets.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • During a confrontation, Bryant stabbed K9 Roam multiple times, police said.
    The Denver Post, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Guerrero clubbed three home runs, including a huge grand slam in game two.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Slowly, Tom and Robbie unwind the plot points we’ve already been clubbed over the head with.
    Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Kickboxing robots flailed wildly before falling over, and some sprinters crashed into rivals.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
  • On Sunday, Merrill flailed at two sliders in the dirt from Tyler Glasnow before looking at a third down the middle for strike three to strand a runner in the first inning.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In a post-draft interview on the Bills’ flagship radio station WGR 550-AM, Beane lashed out at the hosts for criticizing his lack of attention to wide receiver throughout the offseason.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Andy lashed the feet tightly and then grabbed the loose end of the rope.
    Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Many other Big Tech companies also slashed their headcounts around that time as the pandemic receded and consumer demand trends changed.
    Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Milei has slashed government spending, cut regulations and fired tens of thousands of public-sector workers since taking office in 2023.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Reed received help from his stablemate Bron Breakker, who speared everyone in his path, including Jimmy Uso through the barricade.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Reed and Breakker picked up a win after Breakker speared Jey and Jimmy through a table, and Reed hit a tsunami on Jey for the pinfall.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • What on earth sapped the confidence?
    Brad Evans, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Gertrude watched her brother alienate his friends, sapped of mental energy, and increasingly cantankerous.
    Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Around 2021, Big Dru switched to clean bulking because his previous diet gave him digestive issues, headaches, hormonal imbalances, and heartburn.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
  • For her second look, Reese switched things up and added a set of bombshell silver-and-white wings.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Conked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conked. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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