1
as in to draw
to shape with a hammer
medieval artisans hammered brass into various bowls and trays, which they then embossed with elaborate designs
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2
as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
hammer a nail hammered the ball for a home run
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3
as in to pound
to strike repeatedly
tried hammering the door to wake them up the crops were hammered with hail
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as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
the critics have long been hammering the stage actress for resorting to the same mixed bag of mannerisms over and over
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as in sledgehammer
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Recent Examples of hammer
Grace Ashford, New York Times, 2 May 2025
That message is often hammered home by emergency management officials, who remind residents to store enough supplies for five to seven days after a disaster.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 May 2025
David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
But Bix manages to grab a hammer and gets a hard shot to the rapist’s dome.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Verb
But as Republicans hammer Democrats over crime, the pendulum has swung slightly in recent years, allowing Ms. Hochul to prioritize changes to the state’s guidelines for how people in psychotic distress can be taken in for evaluation.
—Grace Ashford, New York Times, 2 May 2025
That message is often hammered home by emergency management officials, who remind residents to store enough supplies for five to seven days after a disaster.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Noun
Marie was shot four times before her head was beaten repeatedly with a hammer.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
But Bix manages to grab a hammer and gets a hard shot to the rapist’s dome.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammer
Verb
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In this scenario, weakness in the U.S. dollar could draw more to visit, according to the JPMorgan report.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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The show, which is said to be drawing inspiration from 'prestige' drama series like True Detective and Slow Horses, was created by Chris Mundy (Ozark), DC Comics veteran Tom King (Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow), and Damon Lindelof (The Leftovers).—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors say Read deliberately hit O’Keefe, 46, outside the home a fellow cop and left him for dead in a drunken rage.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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With the bases now empty, Zach McKinstry restarted the rally with a single, Dillon Dingler was hit by a pitch and Trey Sweeney blew the game open with a three-run home run.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Thirty minutes later, Combs was pounding on the apartment door with a hammer, Morgan said.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Ahead of the Europa League semi-final, Postecoglou spoke to his players about the Stonecutter’s Credo (also known as pounding the rock), an allegory for persistence even when progress may not be visible.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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After performing spirited pieces from the Prime Video superhero drama at Deadline’s Sound & Screen: Television event, composers Christopher Lennertz and Matt Bowen were asked if they’ve ever been scolded for going too far with their music.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Similar circumstances were noted at most airports across the country, with media reporting that those without a Real ID have faced little more than a scolding from TSA agents or a reminder to book an appointment soon to get a Star Card.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Opponents of the bill argue that in their quest for affordability, supporters have either picked the wrong villain — or, at the very least, approached the problem with a sledgehammer when what’s needed is a scalpel.—
Ben Christopher,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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In a matter of weeks, the Administration effectively took a sledgehammer to the agency, crippling its life-saving work, leaving thousands of Americans unemployed, and millions around the world who depend on American generosity struggling for survival.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Trump could be the right leader to forge compromise.—
J. Tedford Tyler,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Reflecting on their experience in Houston, the Aluminum Narwhals cherished the competition, forging new connections, making quick decisions, and strengthening team bonds.—
Claire Lin And Kyle Vu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Amid the fighting, one boy punched another in the face, knocking him to the ground, and then began punching several other children.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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On Monday, prosecutors showed the jury footage from a 2016 incident at a Los Angeles hotel in which Combs is shown approaching Ventura in a hallway and knocking her to the floor before kicking her and dragging her back into their hotel room.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Fundraising craters, and both tech and blockchain are left licking their wounds.—
Tomer Warschauer Nuni,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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To stop their younger golden retriever Cooper from licking his ears, Tucker had a medical cone.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Hammer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammer. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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