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
Tayeba Hussein, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Pit bulls became a topic of interest in his work after his wife, Jeanetta, and their taco terrier, Benji, were mauled by a pit bull mix in their Harrison neighborhood.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 18 May 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
Possible mauling would be Florida's second in 2025 According to data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, if confirmed, the May 5 attack in Collier County would be the second bear mauling in Florida this year.
—Tayeba Hussein, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Pit bulls became a topic of interest in his work after his wife, Jeanetta, and their taco terrier, Benji, were mauled by a pit bull mix in their Harrison neighborhood.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 18 May 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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Three-time gold medal sprinter Gabby Thomas was verbally abused at a track meet in Philadelphia, not the first harassment this year.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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In 2011, Gilbert developed pancreatitis after years of abusing drugs and alcohol.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The flames that licked through the football fields and tennis courts at Pali High devoured touchstones of an iconic campus—featured in films like Carrie and Freaky Friday.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Besides, Angela already got her lick back from Porsha’s comments about Charles by instigating the already precarious relationship between Porsha and her bestie and bringing Drew the news that Porsha filmed with Dennis.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
Noun
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To remove a stubborn hinge pin, place a small screwdriver, bit, nail, or similar item into the bottom of the hinge and tap the pin out with a hammer.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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The murder weapons included dagger, hatchet, hammer, necktie.—
Rich Cohen,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Her dad drove to Boulder to attack the protest three days later, according to investigators.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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After the quake evacuation, the inmates were still outside of the cells when a group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire and fled, said Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan.—
Brittany Williams,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Every time my phone rang, my heart started pounding.—
Matt Wolf,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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After the car came to a stop, the video showed, angry Liverpool fans swarmed it again, pounding on its windows and exterior as police rushed to secure the scene.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Donald Trump's second term, meanwhile, has taken a sledgehammer to the European economy's already dire prospects.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Nothing is fixed with a sledgehammer, only destroyed.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The Thunder are the kings of the Western Conference after manhandling the Minnesota Timberwolves, 124-94, in Game 5 of the conference finals on Wednesday night.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Too little, too late, my friend — but at least June looks surprised/appreciative as Lydia is manhandled into a noose of her own.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 May 2025
Verb
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The hostilities began when Trump lashed out at Musk's criticism of the Republican tax-cut and spending bill, and quickly escalated into an all-out online brawl on Trump's Truth Social and Musk's X, with prominent businessmen, analysts and political names weighing in on the fight.—
Anniek Bao,Dylan Butts,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Bosses who lash out to get workers in line, by contrast, often feel a sense of accomplishment.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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“Maul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maul. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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