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
This is the sort of game that will require CSU’s offense to trade haymakers.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haymakers
Noun
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Despite its 2-5 record, Cleveland can throw some punches through one of the fiercest defensive lines in football.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Leo pulls no punches as Lizzo matches her intensity in a whisper.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Combs has seen a series of blows to his legal case in the past several weeks.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Once the final frame got underway, chaos ensued as the undefeated NEPSAC programs traded blows.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since then, dating has moved to apps and algorithms, to swipes and screens.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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Belif’s Aqua Bomb Cooling Eye Gel, a Best of Beauty Award winner, delivers a burst of cooling hydration to refresh tired eyes, reduce puffiness, and brighten dark circles in just a few easy swipes.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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A couple of good back slaps and thumps from the adoring crowd.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Touted as the second-highest fine ever levied by the board, many observers struggled to view it as anything but the gentlest of wrist slaps.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His debut was a success, with Neely earning a hold after allowing two unearned runs in three innings with three hits, no walks and a strikeout.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The monument provided the name and inspiration for one of the band's first hits in the '80s.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His father and mother both died due to strokes and heart issues.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Over the years, researchers have tried to tie your body getting an hour less of sleep that night to a variety of issues, including an increase in car crashes and health problems such as heart attacks and strokes.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Deeper down the road the slap of the drooping tropical tree branches against the windshield are like punishing whacks to the face for trying to force a metaphor.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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Brush off hair and debris from the surface, then give it a few whacks against the inside of the trash can to knock out some of the dust.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Among the knocks on DeBoer after the Florida State debacle was his 2-4 road record as Alabama’s coach.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The bunker context had knocks-on for the narrative, Pina argued.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Haymakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haymakers. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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