hammed

Definition of hammednext
past tense of ham

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammed
Verb
  • Standing before the microphone on the Constitution Hall stage, Nikhil asked for the latter word’s definition, language of origin and other identifying information while his fingers mimed typing.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
  • Instead of getting upset himself, Busch mimed wiping away fake tears to the crowd.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • Jeans mimicked the coziness of corduroy, velvet and wool trousers.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
  • But everything from there changed (including the layout to accommodate three beds and three baths) although Caillier mimicked the original details throughout the house, including trim, windows, doors, and hardware.
    Allison Duncan, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
Verb
  • Nicholson's fireworks would be subsequently aped, and amped up to over-the-top proportions, by other actors and by the future Batman villain himself.
    Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Even business models can be imitated.
    Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Nylon imitated the look of faded blue jeans and fabrics with worn, aged and artisanal details were the product of sustainable and efficient technologies.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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“Hammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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