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Recent Examples of elbowed
On opening night in Seattle, Golden State forward Cecilia Zandalasini suffered her first concussion when elbowed by the Storm’s Zia Cooke.
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Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Mitchell Robinson elbowed Wembanyama in the first quarter, with the big man getting a flagrant.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
That was the case in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, when Wembanyama, facing unrelenting physicality from the Minnesota Timberwolves, elbowed Naz Reid in the neck.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
The suspect allegedly shoved an officer, then kicked, punched, and elbowed others while police attempted to put him into custody.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
The Eagles suffered two injuries as Zadok Judd hurt his foot and left the match, while Nico Vazzana was accidentally elbowed in the face by a teammate and also didn’t return.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
The Spurs had lost the previous game in large part because Wembanyama lost his cool and elbowed Naz Reid in the neck, leading to a second-quarter ejection.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Zuccarello missed the past three games after being elbowed in the face by Stars defenseman Tyler Myers in Game 1.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Whatever junior workers survive the automation of the knowledge economy will be scaling a pyramid that is steeper and sharper-elbowed.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Mitchell Robinson elbowed Wembanyama in the first quarter, with the big man getting a flagrant.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
That was the case in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, when Wembanyama, facing unrelenting physicality from the Minnesota Timberwolves, elbowed Naz Reid in the neck.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
The suspect allegedly shoved an officer, then kicked, punched, and elbowed others while police attempted to put him into custody.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
The Eagles suffered two injuries as Zadok Judd hurt his foot and left the match, while Nico Vazzana was accidentally elbowed in the face by a teammate and also didn’t return.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
The Spurs had lost the previous game in large part because Wembanyama lost his cool and elbowed Naz Reid in the neck, leading to a second-quarter ejection.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Zuccarello missed the past three games after being elbowed in the face by Stars defenseman Tyler Myers in Game 1.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Whatever junior workers survive the automation of the knowledge economy will be scaling a pyramid that is steeper and sharper-elbowed.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elbowed
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The game finished 1-0 but FIFA ordered the whole match to be replayed (Uzbekistan pushed for an automatic 3-0 win, or at the very least to restart play from the 38th minute, when the penalty incident occurred, and with them a goal up).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Walz pushed back against claims during a Capitol Hill hearing in March.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Profits are squeezed because of the RAM crisis and Samsung has responded with price increases and weaker deals.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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As the fans beyond it jumped to their feet with their hands raised, Reynolds reached over and squeezed his glove shut around what would have been the go-ahead home run.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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During the first half, Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson was trying to guard Wembanyama near the free throw line when the 7-foot-4 center put his hand on the back of Brunson’s head and shoved him to the court.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Back in February, just two blocks from where Monday’s victim was attacked, an 88-year-old woman was shoved to the ground and robbed of her cane, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Elbowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elbowed. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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