as in punches
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 haymakers
In a heavyweight battle between two of the nation’s top programs, Georgia needed to find a way to connect on enough haymakers to eventually land the decisive blow against the Longhorns.
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Hunter Delauder,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
After a double-overtime thriller to start the series, the teams have traded haymakers in the last five contests, setting up a one-game showdown for the right to play in the NBA Finals.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
29 May 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.
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James L. Edwards Iii,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
As both fighters were bloodied, Strickland said that Chimaev pointed to the mat near the end of the fifth round, which is a sign to fighters to start throwing haymakers.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
From that moment on, the Bulldogs and the Wizards exchanged haymakers until the final minute.
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Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
The latest haymakers thrown come courtesy of executive interviews in The Financial Times.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
The Broncos must not go down without throwing haymakers.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
The two heavyweights exchanged haymakers before Olivier caught Reaves with right hand and sent him to the ice.
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Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Hunter Delauder,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
After a double-overtime thriller to start the series, the teams have traded haymakers in the last five contests, setting up a one-game showdown for the right to play in the NBA Finals.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
29 May 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
As both fighters were bloodied, Strickland said that Chimaev pointed to the mat near the end of the fifth round, which is a sign to fighters to start throwing haymakers.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
From that moment on, the Bulldogs and the Wizards exchanged haymakers until the final minute.
—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
The latest haymakers thrown come courtesy of executive interviews in The Financial Times.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
The Broncos must not go down without throwing haymakers.
—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
The two heavyweights exchanged haymakers before Olivier caught Reaves with right hand and sent him to the ice.
—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haymakers
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Rey exploded on Ethan with 10-count punches, but a tilt-a-whirl was countered by Page with a sitout faceplant.
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Members of Rita's loyalty program who use the Rita’s Ice app will get double loyalty punches with a purchase of the treat.
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Onaje died four days later — having suffered fatal brain hemorrhaging from multiple blows to his skull.
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Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
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Rapp, up on Taft Point, heard two thuds.
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Likewise, the score by Tony Doogan leans too heavily on generic electronic thuds, the kind that segue into a commercial break cliffhanger and an ad for blood pressure medicine.
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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But there were no swipes, obvious or subtle, at an ECB hierarchy he has been said to be at war with and there was a firm denial of a rift with McCullum, echoing the sentiments expressed by the England coach on Tuesday.
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Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.
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You’ll be thrown around in your seat, which moves in sync with the action, along with thumps in the back, splashes of water, blasts of air, smoke, and flashes of light.
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Devers petulantly left the field, avoided handshakes and butt slaps in the dugout, and retreated to the clubhouse.
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Whoever loses slaps the other in the face with a tortilla, usually causing water to spray out of their mouth.
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The Nationals allowed 10 consecutive batters to reach base, eight of them via hits, including three extra-base hits and the two pivotal home runs.
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Bulk reliever Zack Littell allowed two runs on five hits over four innings for Washington.
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Meanwhile, Morikawa, who started the day 9 strokes behind and fired a 61, was in the clubhouse, warm, safe and dry at 20 under par to watch the proceedings.
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Novo Nordisk is stressing the overall health benefits of Wegovy, including lower risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
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“Haymakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haymakers. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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