1
as in to abuse
to abuse physically
demonstrators who claimed that they had been mauled by the police
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2
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the irate store owner was mauling the shoplifter when the police showed up
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as in hammer
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Recent Examples of maul
Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Some bigger dog, or a pack of coyotes, had mauled him beyond saving.
—Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
The broken glass, the seemingly precise placing of that maul. Det.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2023
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Verb
The defense has theorized O’Keefe was beaten in the home and mauled by the homeowners’ German shepherd, Chloe, and then tossed out in the snow to die.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Some bigger dog, or a pack of coyotes, had mauled him beyond saving.
—Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
Rest the maul on the wood, then lift it all the way up—your bottom arm should be straight and your top arm slightly bent.
—Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
The broken glass, the seemingly precise placing of that maul. Det.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maul
Verb
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The ways in which these attackers have abused Google’s email system clearly needs to be patched.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Donald Trump is abusing the levers of government to launch an attack against New York Attorney General Tish James on what seem to be pretty flimsy claims of fraud.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Flames were licking the upper branches of tall trees.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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While investors are licking their wounds from a plunging stock market, and businesses brace for economic fallout, major investment banks are reaping extraordinary profits, according to Wall Street Journal.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Read Next Texas 65-year-old fights back with hammer as 3 dogs kill her in backyard, TX cops say April 15, 2025 3:50 PM Read Next National 72-year-old shot dead by caretaker, MN family says.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2025
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The bronze door of St. Peter’s is half closed, and the bells are rung with a hammer.—
Paolo Armelli,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to Haynes, Lillard is motivated to attack his rehab and return to form.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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The account commonly attacks news publications and posts comments criticizing reporting about Hegseth and the Defense Department.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For those interested in exploring opportunities in the legal cannabis space, pounding the pavement can be a heady process.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Russia pounded Kyiv in an hourslong barrage Thursday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 87 in its deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital since July.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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With Elon Musk leading DOGE, Trump has tried to take a sledgehammer to government spending.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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One of the federal agents then takes a sledgehammer, breaks into the car window, and opens the car doors.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Grant manhandled weaker offensive linemen in college, but there are concerns about his game translating to the NFL.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brito looked completely out of his depth as he was manhandled en route to a lopsided loss.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Verdugo lashed hard line drives in his first two at-bats with the Braves, off Twins pitcher Chris Paddack.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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A day after his remarks, the president lashed out against the Fed chair.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Maul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maul. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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