haymaker

noun

ˈhā-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce haymaker (audio)
Definition of haymakernext
as in punch
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument dealt his opponent a haymaker that sent him reeling across the boxing ring

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Recent Examples of haymaker His teammate, Stephen Jackson, followed him, and within minutes players and fans were throwing haymakers at one another, creating terrifying chaos and images that would haunt the league. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Two teams have thrown haymakers at the defending champs, and both times Argentina has survived. — Nbc News, NBC news, 7 July 2026 With Colorado threatening to land a haymaker, third baseman Casey Schmitt pulled off a play that will be remembered for years to come. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 If Brunson is a knockout puncher, leaving opponents on the mat with devastating haymakers that turn the lights out, Anunoby specializes in body blows. — James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for haymaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haymaker
  1. punch
  2. blow
  3. thud
  4. slap
  5. thump
  6. swipe
  7. hit
  8. knock
Noun
  • The entire island took a serious one-two punch of a hurricane beating; residents managed without power for months, and without the livelihoods supported by the tourism industry for much longer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Williams, who missed three games with a foot injury and hasn’t returned to the starting lineup since, is trusted to guard on the ball and gives the second unit a scoring punch with his hot-shooting start.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • Toney is one of the leaders on the team, so losing him before the biggest game of the regular season was a tough blow.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • While the announcement doesn’t guarantee that Eisenkot will be the next prime minister, Herzog’s decision is another blow to Netanyahu, who lost his parliamentary majority in the election.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • Fears are growing that another golden age for technology, key to California’s economy, could end with a Wall Street thud.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The Cubs lineup was one of the best in the majors in ’26, but didn’t show up in the wild-card series sweep by the San Diego Padres, ending things with a resounding thud.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of thud
Noun
  • Communicating entirely through percussive movements and sounds and enough slaps to make the Three Stooges envious, the wild-haired creatures mainly seem to be auditioning for their own big-screen spin-off to compete with the Minions.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
  • During initial ride tests, mechanical chain slap and drivetrain vibrations echoed loudly through the structure, creating a persistent clattering that detracts from any quiet ride through nature.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of slap
Noun
  • But the knock on them has been the lack of thump in their lineup.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The brutalist thump of drummer Moe Tucker renders the showmen in Led Zeppelin and the Who irrelevant.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of thump
Noun
  • Cher seems unbothered by Michael Douglas’ recent swipe at her 1988 Academy Award win.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The color-changing formula swipes on clear, then adapts to your skin’s pH to reveal a personalized pink hue.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of swipe
Noun
  • One of his first hits was a commercial in Europe for cigarettes.
    — Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • But consumer demand in China has been suppressed as confidence took a hit from a prolonged property sector downturn among other factors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of hit
Noun
  • Greaves played his part well in a 62-ball knock while dealing with stoppages for bad light.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Concerns have also been raised about the presence of immigration agents around voting centers and performing door knocks and street stops to try to identify voter fraud.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of knock

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“Haymaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haymaker. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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