HAMMERS Synonyms: 271 Similar and Opposite Words

hammers 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hammer

as in draws

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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as in hits

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 licks

to strike repeatedly tried hammering the door to wake them up the crops were hammered with hail

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as in scolds

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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hammers

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noun

plural of hammer

as in sledgehammers

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Recent Examples of hammers

Verb

Rubén Vargas hammers it in the from the left straight into the back of the net! — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026 Hartthijs de Vries, the 29-year-old who has been with the team for every year of their existence, hammers the pace at the front to keep the breakaway in check. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 May 2026 Ambrey Taylor hammers her eighth homer of the year off Texas pitcher Citlaly Gutierrez, and the Tide are rolling. — Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026 Investors who rushed to lend money to real estate developers in the United Arab Emirates are nursing losses as the Iran war hammers their bonds and threatens to stall a borrowing binge. — Selcuk Gokoluk, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026 Using a large mallet, the magician hammers the automaton, played in the film by a real-life human actor, into smaller and smaller sizes. — G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Feb. 2026 Over and over again, Cameron hammers his favorite themes. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025 That last part proves most elusive, as the film hammers home repeatedly, though not very subtly. — NPR, 11 Nov. 2025 The series really hammers home Scorsese’s exploration of good and evil in his work. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammers

Verb

The event draws thousands of spectators to cheer on colorful floats, community groups and local organizations.

— Evan Moore August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
During post-production, any side-wall content that draws unnecessary attention, such as bright light sources, overly complex action, or out-of-focus characters are adjusted or completely removed.

— Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of draws

Verb

Punk fought Rhodes off the top rope and hits flying elbow for a two-count.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
For buyers who simply want an affordable EV that drives well, charges quickly, fits into normal life, and doesn't require six figures of disposable income, the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt hits a sweet spot few competitors manage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of hits

Verb

Someone else scolds the offender.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Inspired by This Is Spinal Tap, Cundieff makes quick work of lambasting the casual misogyny and homophobia ingrained in hardcore rap, but also of the media scolds unable to parse the message of the music.

— Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026

Definition of scolds

Noun

Demonstrators wearing masks tore bricks from the walls outside homes and smashed sidewalks with sledgehammers to toss at riot police.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Workers use sledgehammers to pound stakes for the big top, then toss the sledgehammers to each other in a sort of juggling routine.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026

Definition of sledgehammers

Verb

Training for business leaders forges a body, mind, and spirit prepared for whatever challenge comes next.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
As the administration forges ahead with its immigration enforcement campaign, former ICE officials and policing experts warned that resuming vehicle stops without a thorough review of training or tactics could lead to more violent encounters.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of forges

Verb

Helmut Haller, West Germany vs England, 1966 Ray Wilson misjudges his headed clearance, Haller gathers it on the edge of the box and, just before Bobby Moore can close him down, slaps a right-footed shot into the far corner.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026

Definition of slaps

Verb

Back from a hamstring injury, Teoscar Hernández rejoins a relentless Dodgers offense that pounds 17 hits and three homers in a 9-4 win over the Athletics.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Teams go bonkers when the player pounds their school name on the bracket.

— John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026