as in punches
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
give the nail a final pound with the hammer
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as in cages
an enclosure with an open framework for keeping animals
stray dogs wearing tags are kept in that pound until their owners can be notified
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as in shuffles
to move heavily or clumsily
pounding down the road as fast as he could run
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as in hits
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 licks
to strike repeatedly
during the storm the waves furiously pounded the beach
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as in grinds
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 pounds
Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In the wake of the divorce from Charles, Diana received a lump sum payment of 17 million pounds, with an additional 350,000 pounds annually to run her private office.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Sep. 2025
Her height and weight were estimated to be 5 feet, 7 inches and 170 pounds.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The pickup will be able to tow up to 11,320 pounds and haul 1,650 pounds in its cab and bed.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
At a time when most goalies were under 6 feet, Dryden was a towering 6-foot-4, 205 pounds, but still had nimble feet to dance around the net and kick pucks into the corners.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Studies show the average weight gain for first-year students is actually around two to three pounds.
—Mallary Tenore Tarpley, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
McCoy, 6-5 and 185 pounds, was one of four 2026 prospects selected to play for Team USA at the FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Police described the missing woman as 5-foot-2 and 130 pounds with black hair.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 265 pounds.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In the wake of the divorce from Charles, Diana received a lump sum payment of 17 million pounds, with an additional 350,000 pounds annually to run her private office.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Sep. 2025
Her height and weight were estimated to be 5 feet, 7 inches and 170 pounds.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The pickup will be able to tow up to 11,320 pounds and haul 1,650 pounds in its cab and bed.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
At a time when most goalies were under 6 feet, Dryden was a towering 6-foot-4, 205 pounds, but still had nimble feet to dance around the net and kick pucks into the corners.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Studies show the average weight gain for first-year students is actually around two to three pounds.
—Mallary Tenore Tarpley, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
McCoy, 6-5 and 185 pounds, was one of four 2026 prospects selected to play for Team USA at the FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Police described the missing woman as 5-foot-2 and 130 pounds with black hair.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
The man simply pounds the zone.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounds
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Because global air travel shuffles millions of people around the world daily, an outbreak of a very contagious disease anywhere can become a threat everywhere.—
Amy E. Stambach,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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With Noni Madueke doubled up on out wide, Zubimendi shuffles backwards to receive the pass, and then fires a pass into Martin Odegaard, breaking the first two lines of the opposition’s 4-4-2 defensive block.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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When asked the question, the owl takes the lollipop and licks it three times before chomping down on its hard shell exterior and handing the stick back to the child.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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But this state’s gubernatorial race is unique and draws attention due to the name recognition among the candidates.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Video footage verified by CNN shows the moment an officer draws his baton amid a struggle with one demonstrator as other officers tussle with protesters on the ground.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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As the summer season grinds to a near halt, several holdover titles rounded out the top five.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Aug. 2025
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As Russia’s war machine grinds forward in eastern Ukraine, there is another offensive being waged far beyond the front line.—
Rachel Wilson,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The guy just f****** stomps right on my face.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Jere punches Conrad in the face and then knees him in the stomach.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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One of the officers then punches him three times, according to the video.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Then, there’s the one about the two Asian guys who are harnessed to a chariot and made to pull it along, like horses, with bits in their mouths, while this other Asian guy, holding the reins, lashes them with a whip.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Usually, when one partner lashes out, the other responds in kind.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Pounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounds. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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