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as in abusing
to abuse physically
demonstrators who claimed that they had been mauled by the police
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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
the irate store owner was mauling the shoplifter when the police showed up
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as in thrashing
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Recent Examples of mauling
Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
In fact, hours after the attack on Broadbelt, an investigator cited two homes for a combination of 12 citations — one of which is directly across from where the mauling took place and home to some of the dogs suspected of killing Broadbelt.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Patton's son, who witnessed the mauling, found his father being attacked by a yearling male black bear weighing about 70 pounds.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Fears about dog attacks surged after the 2023 fatal mauling of a four-year-old boy in Hyderabad, an attack captured on CCTV that horrified the nation and sent shockwaves through media and political circles, sparking a frantic search for solutions.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
The decision comes after preliminary approval that was given in May—the same month that Florida saw its first fatal black bear attack in Florida—the mauling of 89-year-old Robert Markel in the unincorporated town of Collier County in Jerome, Florida.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office this week unexpectedly dropped its case against a man charged in the 2024 fatal mauling of his good friend by three 100-pound dogs.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
In fact, hours after the attack on Broadbelt, an investigator cited two homes for a combination of 12 citations — one of which is directly across from where the mauling took place and home to some of the dogs suspected of killing Broadbelt.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Patton's son, who witnessed the mauling, found his father being attacked by a yearling male black bear weighing about 70 pounds.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Fears about dog attacks surged after the 2023 fatal mauling of a four-year-old boy in Hyderabad, an attack captured on CCTV that horrified the nation and sent shockwaves through media and political circles, sparking a frantic search for solutions.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
The decision comes after preliminary approval that was given in May—the same month that Florida saw its first fatal black bear attack in Florida—the mauling of 89-year-old Robert Markel in the unincorporated town of Collier County in Jerome, Florida.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
City enters Week 2 of the new campaign as Premier League leader after mauling its way to a 4-0 win over Wolves on opening weekend.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mauling
Verb
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Ticketmaster is trying to address the lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission with several moves intended to block scalpers from abusing the platform.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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In March, Virginia Giuffre accused her husband of abusing her and her family later told several media outlets that the couple were engaged in a custody battle.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Collins is no doubt licking his chops studying tape of another Patriots rookie, left guard Jared Wilson, who allowed two sacks last weekend.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chirping is also a friendly call for attention, while gentle nipping and licking mimic grooming rituals.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The tactical tweak resulted in Liverpool’s winning a game by more than two goals for the first time since the 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in April which sealed the Premier League title.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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How to Watch Memphis vs UAB Memphis returns from a bye following a 45-7 thrashing of Tulsa that improved the Tigers to 2-0 in The American.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The role of the double pivot is to protect the centre-backs and provide the defensive foundation when the team is attacking.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Real Housewives of New York City star was arrested in December 2017 after reportedly attacking a police officer in Palm Beach, Florida — nearly one year after she wed now-ex Tom D'Agostino.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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So in the moments after takeoff, Higginbotham always stared at his watch, heart pounding, counting the seconds to a minute.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bolsa Grande came out pounding the ball, and senior Haley burst up the Matadors sideline for a 68-yard score.—
Zach Cavanagh,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Federico Gatti was also excellent in thwarting Madrid’s attacks.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The attack has spurred allegations of a hate crime against the girl, who is Yemeni and Muslim.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But even with Mizzou being able to do what it’s been doing — manhandling the trenches and milking the clock — the results were somewhat spoiled.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
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San Francisco tackle Williams is 6-foot-5 and 320, and has been manhandling NFL linemen since Hufanga was a boy running around his parents’ farm in Oregon.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
6 Aug. 2025
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What To Know The Philippines' inter-agency National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea on Monday released drone footage showing a Chinese coast guard ship lashing a Philippine boat with its water cannon.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Coastal areas of suburban Long Island could see flooding, with up to 3 inches (about 8 centimeters) of rain and lashing winds expected, the weather service said.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Mauling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mauling. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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