as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave the dog a sharp pelt on the nose with her rolled up newspaper
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as in fur
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
caught beavers and sold the pelts to fur traders
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as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
pelted away when the cops arrived
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
pelted snowballs at each other while waiting for the bus
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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly
pelted the other kids with pebbles
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Recent Examples of pelt
Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 15 May 2025
After several exits among fur producing countries in recent years, who are the biggest producers of mink and fox pelts in the world?
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Russia’s strikes pelted multiple cities — including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 17 July 2025
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Noun
Strong winds, heavy rain pelt Indianapolis metro area Eric Larsen
Strong winds and heavy rain preceded the 7 p.m. hour as a severe thunderstorm sent branches snapping, thunder clapping and people running inside as weather sirens sounded across the Indianapolis metro area.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 15 May 2025
After several exits among fur producing countries in recent years, who are the biggest producers of mink and fox pelts in the world?
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Because of an accident within the gravitational system, the Earth is rapidly plunging into the sun, pelting toward it, to melt there.
—Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Russia’s strikes pelted multiple cities — including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pelt
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Squirrels had always scurried through trees, where birds sang.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
8 Aug. 2025
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As fat raindrops sent onlookers scurrying for cover, the two course partners finished with respective 66 and 67 scores on the day and knotted at six-under atop the early leaderboard.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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Following extreme bus delays in 2023, when some students arrived home at nearly 10 p.m., Yearwood is hopeful the district is well-prepared to handle any unknowns that might be thrown its way.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Two rival candidates emerge to become king regent and throw the competing kingdoms into another war.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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From a sniping position, Hughes fired a fatal shot and then walked back to his truck hidden in a nearby field, investigators said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Apart from Daytona, the 32-year-old driver will also race at Charlotte Roval, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Phoenix Raceway.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Why Inference Is The Next Frontier Businesses across sectors are racing to develop AI systems that can transform their operations.—
Andre Reitenbach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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After the interaction with Wednesday, which ended with her being hurled out the window, Tyler disappears into the nearby woods, his fate uncertain and his mental state rapidly deteriorating without a master to ground him.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This memorandum to toss the charges is just the latest strategy Combs team has hurled at the federal court to spring him from the Metropolitan Correction Center in Brooklyn.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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In it, the dog licked its butt, then licked Paul’s lips.—
Simon Bland,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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If pets or livestock have contact with the water, clean the animal with clean water right away and keep them from licking their body, the department advises.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Giant rushed for 293 carries, producing 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Following the crash around 6:30 a.m., Campos was rushed to a hospital and later died as a result of her injuries.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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From there, Young tossed an accurate ball to Sanders for a would-be first down and it was dropped by the second-year tight end, who has put together an otherwise excellent camp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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Teams of two will compete by tossing bacon from skillet to skillet.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Pelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelt. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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