as in blows
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 furs
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 races
to proceed or move quickly
pelted away when the cops arrived
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2
as in throws
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 hides
to strike repeatedly
pelted the other kids with pebbles
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Recent Examples of pelts
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Only Ralph could make tweed, velvet, fur pelts and suiting sexy and recognizable and stylishly sumptuous.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
But humans have been lethal to stoats in return, especially when their pelts turn white.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Natural fur coats come from the pelts of animals, and the fur is a protein fiber like human hair.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
That’s because shearling (or used synonymously, sheepskin) coats and jackets are essentially animal pelts.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
The mammals found in the Himalayas and mainland Southeast Asia into South China, are trafficked alive as exotic pets and their pelts are also sold illegally.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
Washington, two years into this rebuild, is still looking up at Philadelphia, which captured its second straight division title with a 29-18 win Saturday, becoming the first NFC East team in more than two decades to win consecutive division pelts.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Only Ralph could make tweed, velvet, fur pelts and suiting sexy and recognizable and stylishly sumptuous.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
But humans have been lethal to stoats in return, especially when their pelts turn white.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Natural fur coats come from the pelts of animals, and the fur is a protein fiber like human hair.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
That’s because shearling (or used synonymously, sheepskin) coats and jackets are essentially animal pelts.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
The mammals found in the Himalayas and mainland Southeast Asia into South China, are trafficked alive as exotic pets and their pelts are also sold illegally.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
Washington, two years into this rebuild, is still looking up at Philadelphia, which captured its second straight division title with a 29-18 win Saturday, becoming the first NFC East team in more than two decades to win consecutive division pelts.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
Not so much because Paul puts on-again, off-again partner Dakota Mortensen into a headlock and then pelts him with metal bar stools — sadly, this is a scene that would not be out of place on many reality shows — but because a small child is in the room.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pelts
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This incident also led to Eckert and Hellberg nearly coming to blows before being separated by the fourth official.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange blows, mainly in southern Lebanon, since a nominal ceasefire took hold last month.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2026
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The teaser doesn’t give away much of the plot, but the best part is Pugh standing in a funeral wearing all-black furs and round black sunglasses.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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Staff started out by wearing bear masks and animal furs, then crawling into the enclosure to spoon-feed the cubs formula.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Almost all tickets are sold out for both the Preakness and the Black-Eyed Susan races, according to the event website.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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For now, Singapore's supplies of bunker fuel have held up even as the price races up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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As if aware that things are about to get confusing for the audience, writer-director Ritchie throws plenty of narration at us early on, emanating from Rachel Wild (Eiza Gonzalez), the sort of ultra-confident lawyer who clearly dresses for success.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Schlittler throws a fastball — a four-seamer, a two-seam sinker or his cutter — 91 percent of the time.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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So Daisy hides the truth from everyone but Shu.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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The virus hides out in reservoirs in the body and rebounds fast if people stop treatment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Facing the endless Cylon onslaught in the void of space is terrifying even in 2D battles, but many of Scattered Hopes' gut punches happen during unexpected narrative events or tough choices that doom entire ship populations.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Those two know how to roll with the punches, and their new series knows what its viewers want.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Each one features expansive picture windows or a private terrace and is decked out with leathers, wood veneers, and marbles.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes for a 48 yard touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 4, 2015 in Denver, Colorado.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Everyone in the group rushes together.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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“Pelts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelts. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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