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
Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
One-year-olds are usually 27 to 31 inches tall; Sommer measures 26 inches and weighs 18 pounds.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Henson, who is listed at 6-foot-3 and 289 pounds, had offers from Purdue, Kansas, Kansas State and others.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
They’re weighted, with the small size weighing 3 pounds, providing a calming effect that can ease anxiety and lull you to sleep, according to shoppers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The poster describes him as 6-feet tall and weighing 185 pounds.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Police described Randall as 5-foot-7 and 173 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Of the roughly 60,500 grams — around 135 pounds — of drugs seized in 2020, around a quarter was methamphetamine and roughly 30% was weed, the Herald found.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
These are still very good numbers for a 17-year-old freshman in college hockey whom NHL Central Scouting’s latest update lists at 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
One-year-olds are usually 27 to 31 inches tall; Sommer measures 26 inches and weighs 18 pounds.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Henson, who is listed at 6-foot-3 and 289 pounds, had offers from Purdue, Kansas, Kansas State and others.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
They’re weighted, with the small size weighing 3 pounds, providing a calming effect that can ease anxiety and lull you to sleep, according to shoppers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The poster describes him as 6-feet tall and weighing 185 pounds.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Police described Randall as 5-foot-7 and 173 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Of the roughly 60,500 grams — around 135 pounds — of drugs seized in 2020, around a quarter was methamphetamine and roughly 30% was weed, the Herald found.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 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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That’s a solid dramatic question, but one that might’ve been more productive as an inciting incident, as too much of this low-budget drama shuffles around subjects that demand incisive action in 2025, effectively creating a subtle irony that undermines the film’s own point.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Nov. 2025
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Gakpo is deeper, and Wirtz pushes forward as the central member of Liverpool’s forward line, while Ekitike shuffles across as the left of the trio.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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So many conversations about so many things and for some reason that’s what hits home.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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When a record-breaking sale of a new penthouse hits her desk, Diane’s questions about the buyer’s identity lead to what could be the story of a lifetime.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The first is Christopher Walken as Gabriel, a mean-spirited angel who sniffs and licks crime scenes and inspects children’s teeth for reasons that sort of make sense within the movie.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Posted to the account @maisythemarshmallow on September 19, the video shows the dog, named Maisy, lying calmly as the cat snuggles up and licks her face.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Located in the heart of the plaza, the Folsom Ice Rink draws crowds for 90-minute skating sessions and seasonal events under string lights.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Part therapy session, part history project, the exercise draws from Indigenous traditions to cultivate memories and bring out reflections about the Ojibwe language, practices and community.—
Holly J. McDede,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At bottom, that’s the thing that grinds my gears.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Luxe Café automatically grinds beans to the appropriate size and volume for your drink, and has a hands-free frothing system for creating hot and cold foam.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mussolini stomps and swirls around, the camera keeping him and his increasingly frenzied supporters in sight.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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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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Vote of confidence Heweliusz represents a huge vote of confidence from Netflix in CEE as the streamer celebrates its decade in a region that punches above its weight and has a bustling local entertainment sector.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Founded in 1777, Lexington is home to both Washington & Lee University and Virginia Military Institute (VMI), and the presence of the universities no doubt plays a part in a cultural richness that punches above its weight class for a tiny town of just 7,000 people.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Public safety officials have already conducted several water rescues as the storm lashes the East Coast with coastal flooding, strong winds, and heavy rain.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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While Harris Reed had more exaggerated bottom lashes and more clustered to the outer wing, lashes at Dreaming Eli were more centered and top-heavy, leaving the bottom lashes natural.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Pounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounds. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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