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
An all-time great and a two-time MVP trading haymakers in the form of go-ahead scores in the fourth quarter of a win-and-in environment.
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Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Those fans who arrived after kickoff missed a chaotic beginning as the talented offenses delivered haymakers.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
These teams are trading haymakers.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Against a Packers team that some have pinned as NFC favorites, the Dallas offense hung with Green Bay in a haymaker fight that had both arms being raised at the conclusion.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
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Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Those fans who arrived after kickoff missed a chaotic beginning as the talented offenses delivered haymakers.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
These teams are trading haymakers.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Against a Packers team that some have pinned as NFC favorites, the Dallas offense hung with Green Bay in a haymaker fight that had both arms being raised at the conclusion.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haymaker
Noun
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According to Manaker, miso is concentrated with probiotics, so even a small amount can pack a nutritional punch.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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The bald spot moment has the kind of visual punch that translates perfectly into screenshots, reaction videos, and memes across every platform.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the court dealt a major blow to the president's economic agenda.—
Julia Cherner,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to Trump's economic policy agenda.—
Kristin Wright,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Muffled thuds are heard, and the crying stops.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sidney Crosby was silent, Evgeni Malkin’s misplay led to a goal and Erik Karlsson was responsible for two other goals against as the Penguins saw their six-game winning streak end with a thud in a 3-2 setback against the Ottawa Senators on Monday at PPG Paints Arena.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The two slowly approached each other and Diabate put his head down to butt up against Duren’s forehead, leading to Duren taking a slap and swipe at Diabate.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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In this world, items are paid for by receiving slaps to the face.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Pitchers and catchers report This week, Albernaz gets a glimpse of his pitching staff and catchers, before the thump of an offensive lineup joins the workouts.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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For what felt like an eternity — but was really 20 minutes — the whole place was enveloped in an eerie silence, the only sound being the steady thump of techno-pop playing through the loudspeakers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When cleaning, use a damp cloth for the first swipe, then go over it with a dry microfiber cloth to dry and buff the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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During two recent wintry swipes in North Georgia, drivers largely abided by the directive to keep off the roads.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Leddy’s cap hit is likely too much for other teams to absorb in a trade, but a new deal with a smaller cap hit would be easier to swallow.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Captain Sidney Crosby was injured on a hit from Czechia's Radko Gudas and left the game early.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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That’s a remarkably consistent effect, given that the knock on baking soda was always the risk of horrendous gastrointestinal side effects.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
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Now scientists have found that these caterpillars use a surprisingly complex rhythm like a secret knock to convince the ants to come fetch them.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Haymaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haymaker. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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