Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cudgeled
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The mass of players converged in a pile after the snap, and as Arnold leaned across the goal line, Georgia linebacker CJ Allen punched out the football.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025 -
Then, Rams running back Kyren Williams fumbled on his way to the end zone, the ball literally punched out just feet away from scoring a go-ahead touchdown.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
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Forest Hills has worked over the last few years to expand their internship and mentorship program, which is now called XCL.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Graves said the police department worked over the summer, reprogramming the light bars to show a steady blue light.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
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Gwen chopped all her hair off in between movies.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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The strawberries and watermelon are prepared two ways—puréed and finely chopped—giving the sauce just the right amount of texture.—
DERICK WADE,
Saveur,
15 Oct. 2025
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Morales whacked the teen over the head with the rifle and didn’t give the boy his money back, Applegate said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
15 Oct. 2025
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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
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The previous year, another Hall of Famer, Dave Winfield, smacked the series-winning double in the top of the 11th inning of Game 6 against the Braves at old Atlanta Fulton-County Stadium.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Following the game, the third-year safety out of Alabama refused to shake Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and smacked the helmet of wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, leading to a brawl between the two teams.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Fall boating can mean peaceful days on Arkansas' large reservoirs while many hunters begin to hit the woods instead of the water.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Apple’s iPhone surge Shares of Apple surged 4% to hit a new record on Monday after a report of surprisingly strong sales of its new iPhone 17.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Navigating the biz in Hollywood meant reinventing himself to prevent being boxed into comedic roles.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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When backup tight end Nate Boerkircher boxed out Drayk Bowen for the game-winning touchdown, set up for glory by Reed’s throw on fourth-and-11 and Tyler Buchner’s botched extra point hold a drive earlier, the Texas A&M party broke contain.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Her husband knocked frames down and fixed the walls, while Donaldson took on taping, filling, sanding and painting.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Reigning defensive player of the year Pat Surtain II allowed almost nothing once again on the day and calmly knocked a ball away from Wilson when Fields finally looked his way.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Cudgeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cudgeled. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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