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1
as in drawing
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 hitting
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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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
tried hammering the door to wake them up the crops were hammered with hail
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as in scolding
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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Recent Examples of hammering
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
During a walk-through for reporters on Thursday, construction noises — particularly sanding and hammering — could be heard.
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ABC News,
11 June 2026
That day in 2022, Pencov heard a hammering at the front door.
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Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Once the roads open and the Miura’s tachometer sweeps past 4,000 rpm, your ears are nourished by a cultured snarl that builds to a hammering roar.
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Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
That's the part worth hammering, not that Nike is greedy or calculating.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
The tap-tap-tap hammering up and down my spine and around my shoulder blades actually soothed me nearly to sleep.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
In non-CinemaCon news, the looksmaxx influencer managed to unite the internets in mocking his dew-eyed meltdown and interview walk-off over being asked modestly difficult questions about his reputation (instead of being asked, say, which moisturizer is best for post-jaw hammering).
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James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
Every golfer knows the feeling — standing over a shot that matters, heart hammering, hands fighting to stay steady.
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Ryan Brennan
april 14,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
21 June 2026
Israeli elections will take place in the fall, and Kahn says Netanyahu's political allies and opponents are hammering him over how the deal to begin peace talks leaves Israel out of the picture and Hezbollah still active in Lebanon.
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Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Ray struggles to hide his drink, to get a drink, to get away on his own and pursue his Sisyphean labors of hammering a bucket of baseballs off a tee and then wandering through the field to collect them and start again.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
The latest batch of America's Got Talent auditions included a husband-and-wife team who did stunts such as hammering a board to his face.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Walker gave the Cardinals a 7-0 lead in the fourth by hammering David Peterson's fastball into the center-field seats for a three-run shot.
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CBS News,
10 June 2026
Russia’s air attacks have grown in sheer volume in recent months, hammering Ukraine with more drones and high-speed missiles than ever before, as Moscow’s forces struggle to make meaningful progress on the ground.
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Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Hulst kept hammering lap after lap through the second mile but still could not shake Serna.
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
After two opening league defeats at home to Brighton and a 4-0 hammering away to Brentford, big fan protests were planned against the Glazer family before the Liverpool game.
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Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
There is no hammering out a return with another team because the parameters and compensation are outlined based on the average annual value offered.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
During a walk-through for reporters on Thursday, construction noises — particularly sanding and hammering — could be heard.
—
ABC News,
11 June 2026
That day in 2022, Pencov heard a hammering at the front door.
—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Once the roads open and the Miura’s tachometer sweeps past 4,000 rpm, your ears are nourished by a cultured snarl that builds to a hammering roar.
—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
That's the part worth hammering, not that Nike is greedy or calculating.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
The tap-tap-tap hammering up and down my spine and around my shoulder blades actually soothed me nearly to sleep.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
In non-CinemaCon news, the looksmaxx influencer managed to unite the internets in mocking his dew-eyed meltdown and interview walk-off over being asked modestly difficult questions about his reputation (instead of being asked, say, which moisturizer is best for post-jaw hammering).
—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
Every golfer knows the feeling — standing over a shot that matters, heart hammering, hands fighting to stay steady.
—
Ryan Brennan
april 14,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Ukraine is hammering Russia’s oil infrastructure, triggering fuel shortages and increasing gas prices.
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Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
21 June 2026
Israeli elections will take place in the fall, and Kahn says Netanyahu's political allies and opponents are hammering him over how the deal to begin peace talks leaves Israel out of the picture and Hezbollah still active in Lebanon.
—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Ray struggles to hide his drink, to get a drink, to get away on his own and pursue his Sisyphean labors of hammering a bucket of baseballs off a tee and then wandering through the field to collect them and start again.
—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
The latest batch of America's Got Talent auditions included a husband-and-wife team who did stunts such as hammering a board to his face.
—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Walker gave the Cardinals a 7-0 lead in the fourth by hammering David Peterson's fastball into the center-field seats for a three-run shot.
—
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Russia’s air attacks have grown in sheer volume in recent months, hammering Ukraine with more drones and high-speed missiles than ever before, as Moscow’s forces struggle to make meaningful progress on the ground.
—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Hulst kept hammering lap after lap through the second mile but still could not shake Serna.
—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
After two opening league defeats at home to Brighton and a 4-0 hammering away to Brentford, big fan protests were planned against the Glazer family before the Liverpool game.
—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammering
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Rutted migration routes, carved by the constant pounding of animal hooves, littered northern Pennsylvania.
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But perhaps the constant pounding was just too much for the pier, built in 1973.
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Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste.
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This led to a jump in attendance, drawing around 600 people during opening weekend.
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Given the quick-hitting nature of the early morning showers, along with the very isolated nature of afternoon storms, not much rain is expected Friday.
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After slashing its Scope 3 carbon emissions by 20 percent from a 2019 baseline and hitting its target five years ahead of schedule, the Uniqlo parent company has raised the stakes, aiming for an additional 10 percent reduction by 2030.
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After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
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Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.
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This ancient poem isn’t interested in scolding women for their sexuality, but in the establishment of honor in the elite household.
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The princess hilariously put her little brother in his place by scolding him.
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Canada’s 6-0 thrashing of Qatar in its second FIFA World Cup match would’ve been perfect on Thursday afternoon if not for an injury to Ismaël Koné that can only be described as horrifying.
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Despite Norway being eliminated after the group stage, Haaland was the tournament’s top scorer – with all nine of his goals coming in a 12-0 thrashing of Honduras.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration responded to a home on the 400 block of West Chew Avenue on Thursday afternoon for an investigation of a person who was allegedly forging government documents, according to law enforcement sources.
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She is accused of fraudulently representing that the practice was owned by a licensed dentist in order to enroll with Medicaid and forging a licensed dentist’s signature on enrollment paperwork, prosecutors said.
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Newsom’s office said that along with the FBI, agents from the IRS have been knocking on doors and asking questions.
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After knocking the trash can down, the bear easily shoved its arms inside.
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“Hammering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammering. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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