hammed

Definition of hammednext
past tense of ham

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammed
Verb
  • At the snap, the three tight ends – Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen – mimed a run block, just for a beat.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Stray Cat, in full black latex, mimed licking her paws.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Barrel jeans mimicked the shape of gear worn by hockey goalies.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Opening with Ameriican Requiem, Beyonce pays homage to past artists whose sound had been mimicked and whose words had been stolen over the years.
    Essence, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But none aped the style of an actual Super Bowl ad more cleverly than this one, clearly modeled after Budweiser’s ads that tend to feature horses and inspirational voiceovers.
    Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • American elites aped European fashions, art, and manners, and Europeans admired American energy and efficiency.
    Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Often imitated, never duplicated.
    Sean Gentille, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • There were plenty of laughs, as Montero imitated Lester’s pickoff throw and the players told some clubhouse stories, including some fights.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Hammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammed. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.

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