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as in stomped
to move heavily or clumsily
pounding down the road as fast as he could run
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as in smacked
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
pounding nails into boards all day long
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as in licked
to strike repeatedly
during the storm the waves furiously pounded the beach
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as in crushed
to reduce to fine particles
the tablet may be pounded and mixed in with the animal's food
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Recent Examples of pounded
The Celtics pounded the paint with Neemias Queta and Luka Garza, a pair of bruising bigs who also can force the issue from 3-point range despite their lumbering dispositions.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump seems to have arrived, on his own, at the same understanding of geography and politics that was pounded into the heads of Soviet schoolchildren, including Putin and me.
—M. Gessen, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Jimmy Fallon was amazed that Charles said that to Kelce, and not just because the 6-foot-5 Kelce could have pounded the actor into a pulp.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
For days, Cronkite’s words pounded in my head.
—Kathy Hersh, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
The bench went nuts, of course, as Manning — whose lip had been bloodied on an earlier tackle — pointed toward the Texas section seated behind his bench and pounded his chest to its delight.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
Zelensky said an estimated 2,100 drones, 800 bombs, and 100 missiles pounded the country.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Dec. 2025
For ten days, a blizzard pounded the Wasatch Mountains.
—Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2025
Without its dynamic starting quarterback, the Cougars were outpaced by visiting Inglewood, which pounded the rock in a 40-16 victory on Friday at Saddleback College.
—Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump seems to have arrived, on his own, at the same understanding of geography and politics that was pounded into the heads of Soviet schoolchildren, including Putin and me.
—M. Gessen, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Jimmy Fallon was amazed that Charles said that to Kelce, and not just because the 6-foot-5 Kelce could have pounded the actor into a pulp.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
For days, Cronkite’s words pounded in my head.
—Kathy Hersh, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
The bench went nuts, of course, as Manning — whose lip had been bloodied on an earlier tackle — pointed toward the Texas section seated behind his bench and pounded his chest to its delight.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
Zelensky said an estimated 2,100 drones, 800 bombs, and 100 missiles pounded the country.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Dec. 2025
For ten days, a blizzard pounded the Wasatch Mountains.
—Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2025
Without its dynamic starting quarterback, the Cougars were outpaced by visiting Inglewood, which pounded the rock in a 40-16 victory on Friday at Saddleback College.
—Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounded
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Making matters worse was that Seahawks defensive lineman Derick Hall stomped down on Dotson’s calf after the play, leading to Shelton shoving him in the chest and, ultimately, a one-game suspension for Hall.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Jenkins brutally stomped and punched Coto, who was severely injured and put on life support.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Often, though, the clutter is the point, and you’re smacked with temperamental textures that channel the flippant streak of plunderphonics.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The group has smacked around quarterbacks, tackled well and dominated most key areas but hasn’t taken the ball away like an elite defense.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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Even as flames licked the rafters and debris began to drip down, some onlookers filmed on their phones while others kept dancing or talking over the music.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
2 Jan. 2026
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When asked by director Marina Zenovich if there was a time when Chase walked away from his mother and stepfather and never saw them again, Chase pretended to swat a fly on his forehead, then licked his fingers as if eating the imaginary bug.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
2 Jan. 2026
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Students criticize graduation proposal The graduation plan drew immediate criticism from students, who said the district failed to communicate clearly with families.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps an early interest in biological science led a student to a coastal university, or a passion for public policy drew them to pursue a political science major.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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On the ensuing drive, Herbert was crushed by K’Lavon Chaisson, resulting in a fumble recovered by Christian Elliss, as the Gillette Stadium crowd went ballistic.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Poppy is absolutely crushed but says nothing in response.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Empty boxes were stacked along a side wall in the locker room as players shuffled in and out to pack up a season’s worth of shirts and jerseys and cleats and memorabilia.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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First, the sophomore shuffled back into coverage after showing A-gap pressure to intercept a Bryce Underwood pass over the middle of the field, ending a key fourth-quarter drive.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Jan. 2026
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Stevens said the loss of Lea’e’s father hit the team hard.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota guard Cade Tyson hit a game-tying 3-pointer with five seconds left, but Wisconsin counterpart John Blackwell sank a game-winning trey at the buzzer for a 78-75 win at Williams Arena.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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This is far from the first time the White House has lashed out at the cohosts of The View.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Jan. 2026
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Trump has lashed out at five GOP senators who joined with Democrats to advance the resolution last week, raising doubts that the measure will ultimately pass.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Pounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounded. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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