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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Recent Examples of maul
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
The wild animals mauled and injured multiple cast members; in one instance, Diaz had to stop director Noel Marshall from internally bleeding.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Marcello Rossetti, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
John Franklin-Myers mauls RT Rosengarten and gets sack, knocking Baltimore out of FG position.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Suffice it to say, sweet Amy getting mauled to death rattles everyone at the Ridge.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
The wild animals mauled and injured multiple cast members; in one instance, Diaz had to stop director Noel Marshall from internally bleeding.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
Minutes later, Hanover scored back-to-back tries with near identical mauls down the sideline.
—Marcello Rossetti, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
John Franklin-Myers mauls RT Rosengarten and gets sack, knocking Baltimore out of FG position.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maul
Verb
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In his Easter homily, the pope singled out those who wage war, abuse the weak and prioritize profits.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Administrator Crystal Ruth switches on dozens of heat lamps that radiate a yellow hue to warm at least 80 disabled, abandoned or formerly abused animals that call the rescue home.—
Julian Camejo,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Both have walked away from battles licking their wounds.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Five caribou stood licking at the stain.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the criminal confinement case, Page took a hammer on March 1 and broke glass on a dresser, telling the same victim to pick up the pieces.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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One of the vandals was seen wielding a hammer, and another wielded an axe.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The woman told officers that at some point, Morehead came back and brutally attacked her, including punching her in the face and stomach and dragging her back inside.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Two minutes later, Towns attacked Onyeka Okongwu off the dribble for a dunk.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The day the truce was announced, Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes, killing more than 300 people, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Eyes wide and heart pounding, Jason watched as the clock ticked away, as the Kansas City Chiefs racked up points against his Baltimore Ravens, and as the odds, and score, tipped insurmountably in their favor.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Trump should intervene before Hegseth’s sledgehammer does real damage.—
Kelly Sloan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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When the situation called for finesse, the Sky’s leadership reached for a sledgehammer.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Boston also struggled with its perimeter shooting (eight made 3-pointers on a season-low-tying 28 attempts) but manhandled the Raptors inside, setting a new franchise record for points in the paint (76) in the play-by-play era.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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But this year’s edition could be the best one yet, and the Wolverines will get a chance to prove that next week in Indianapolis after manhandling Tennessee 95-62 yesterday at the United Center to clinch a spot in the Final Four.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Suarez lashed seven shots towards goal on his debut against Casa Pia, going closest after a stomping run in-behind the defence and a sharp shot into the side netting.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Spencer Pratt lashed out at the Los Angeles Times and a rival mayoral candidate, accusing a reporter of harassing his family and trying to expose where his children live as his campaign gains traction in the polls.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Maul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maul. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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