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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4
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
Staff, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
This iteration also comes in pink gold, just one of two known to exist, and is estimated to hammer down for from $1.25 million to $2.5 million.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 May 2025
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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Verb
The Mustangs then hammered the Anteaters, 15-5, in eight innings on Saturday night before outlasting them in Sunday’s rematch.
—Staff, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
This iteration also comes in pink gold, just one of two known to exist, and is estimated to hammer down for from $1.25 million to $2.5 million.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Noun
Investors are welcoming the idea that the courts are going to take away Trump's tariff hammer.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 May 2025
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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Verb
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After drawing three straight walks to load the bases for Miami, Forbes struck out consecutive batters to escape the jam.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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The Broncos added two more runs in the seventh without the benefit of a hit, drawing five walks, one of which was to Gonzalez with the bases loaded.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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After the Dodgers opted to intentionally walk Juan Soto to put runners on first and second with one out in the eighth inning, Alonso hit a single.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Such pollutants accumulate on the ocean’s surface near the Tijuana River, and then are released as wave action pounds the water and forms bubbles that burst.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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After the car came to a stop, the video showed, angry Liverpool fans swarmed it again, pounding on its windows and exterior as police rushed to secure the scene.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
28 May 2025
Verb
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At another meeting in May 2024, Grippo scolded female employees for not working hard enough, although the team was high-performing and employees worked long hours, the lawsuit said.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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In January at the annual World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump scolded Brian Moynihan, the CEO of Bank of America.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Noun
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New York’s seven GOP representatives turned their backs on their constituents by passing a budget that guts Medicaid and takes a sledgehammer to our health care system.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Trump wanted to scale back the size of government and gave Musk a sledgehammer and full access to just about every corner of it.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 June 2025
Verb
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That perspective, forged through experience and gratitude, keeps him grounded when the stakes feel highest.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Also, Leos are known to forge their path — closely resembling Mikey‘s use of One-Eyed Willy’s map to search for the Liberator’s treasure.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Cardoso was targeted by Sundowns after knocking the club out of the CAF Champions League with Esperance.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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One of the windows got shattered and he was knocked unconscious.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The flames that licked through the football fields and tennis courts at Pali High devoured touchstones of an iconic campus—featured in films like Carrie and Freaky Friday.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Besides, Angela already got her lick back from Porsha’s comments about Charles by instigating the already precarious relationship between Porsha and her bestie and bringing Drew the news that Porsha filmed with Dennis.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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“Hammer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammer. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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