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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
Walpole got on the board first, scoring three seconds into the second quarter when Jack English pounded the ball into the end zone on third-and-goal from the one.
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 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
Inflation and rising costs have pounded the holiday budgets of most Americans, with many stretching their dollars further and starting their holiday planning earlier.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
After exchanging zeros, All-Star catcher Will Smith pounded a solo home run with two outs in the 11th inning.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
After the turnover, Watt popped to his feet and pounded his chest.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Since the iPhone’s September launch, the Club has pounded the table on the newest line of smartphones.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Ukraine is being pounded by a barrage of Russian strikes across the country, including a drone strike on a kindergarten in its second-largest city, Kharkiv.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Heavy rain pounded an area from the Carolinas to Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon, bringing reports of coastal flooding and hundreds of flight delays.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 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
Inflation and rising costs have pounded the holiday budgets of most Americans, with many stretching their dollars further and starting their holiday planning earlier.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
After exchanging zeros, All-Star catcher Will Smith pounded a solo home run with two outs in the 11th inning.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
After the turnover, Watt popped to his feet and pounded his chest.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Since the iPhone’s September launch, the Club has pounded the table on the newest line of smartphones.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Ukraine is being pounded by a barrage of Russian strikes across the country, including a drone strike on a kindergarten in its second-largest city, Kharkiv.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Heavy rain pounded an area from the Carolinas to Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon, bringing reports of coastal flooding and hundreds of flight delays.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounded
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As the latter stomped down the catwalk, Anok gave Gabbriette a makeshift haircut.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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At Stella McCartney, a pair of slouchy patent leather square-toe boots stomped down the catwalk.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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But, every once in a while, I’ll get smacked in the face by one.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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With that, Kirk smacked a grounder to shortstop Mookie Betts who stepped on second base, throwing to Freeman at first for the final two outs.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some even licked the candy to soften it -- a trick used by contestants in the show.—
Hakyung Kate Lee,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Napkins were crumpled; plates were licked.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Though Predator proved a smash success at the box office and drew positive notices for Schwarzenegger, the actor and former California governor didn't return for a sequel or other franchise film until Killer of Killers 38 years later.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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The race drew national attention, as Bowman is the half brother of Vice President JD Vance.—
Erin Glynn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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While the President was met with boos, so were the Commanders as they were crushed 44-22 by the Detroit Lions.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The persistence of terrorism in Nigeria, whose northern states abut the West African Sahel region, has strategic implications for the country and beyond if the trend is not reversed and decisively crushed.—
Kingsley Moghalu,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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In September, Spotify added the ability to free users search for and play specific songs, rather than being forced to head directly to shuffled playlists or albums, though users were limited to one song at a time before the app started to shuffle.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Royals shuffled their hitting department after the 2025 season concluded.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Cavaliers appeared to be in good position to escape with the win in regulation after forward Evan Mobley hit an above-the-break three-pointer off an assist from forward De’Andre Hunter to give Cleveland a two-point advantage.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors said Chastain then used the flashlight to hit Raleigh in the head and mouth before leaving the area.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Picking sweet Julie mangoes from the big tree in the front yard of my childhood home; going to the beach where my late brother tried (and failed) to teach me to swim; visiting relatives during the summer in the very areas that were now being lashed by rain and wind.—
Grace White,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Vargas floated groups of migrants across the informal border crossing between Guatemala and Mexico on a makeshift raft made from wooden boards lashed to fat inner tubes.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Pounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounded. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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