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
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Uche, who’s 6-1 and 240 pounds, signed a one-year deal with the Eagles last March 23.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The new Ozzy — named after her paternal grandfather, the former Black Sabbath frontman who died of a heart attack last July — clocked in a week ago at 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and 19 inches long, according to the photo.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Next to her in the image is a sign announcing her name, birth date, birth weight (7 pounds, 12 ounces) and size (19 inches).
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Bently is described as being 4-feet-6-inches tall, weighing about 100 pounds.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
By comparison, Tyrannosaurs found in newer parts of the fossil records weighed about 4,000 to 6,000 pounds.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Atwell, 26, an electric speedster at 5 feet 9, 165 pounds, has spent his first five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, who took him in the second round of the 2021 draft.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The program has served 428 families with 50,488 meals and 51,633 pounds of food.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Macron said France is expending diplomatic capital to ensure a return to calm and to allow for the Lebanese armed forces to assert themselves as Israel pounds Hezbollah positions.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
James is staring into the middle distance while Luka pounds the air out of the Spalding for twenty seconds per possession.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
In the present, Simon (now played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) pounds his car’s steering wheel, driving away from wreckage.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The claw then releases the broken bikes and pounds them down once more for good measure.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Burrell pounds his way down to the four-yard line.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 18 Oct. 2025
The man simply pounds the zone.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
Participants will be limited to two large cardboard banker boxes or paper boxes not to exceed 10 pounds each.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Uche, who’s 6-1 and 240 pounds, signed a one-year deal with the Eagles last March 23.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The new Ozzy — named after her paternal grandfather, the former Black Sabbath frontman who died of a heart attack last July — clocked in a week ago at 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and 19 inches long, according to the photo.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Next to her in the image is a sign announcing her name, birth date, birth weight (7 pounds, 12 ounces) and size (19 inches).
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Bently is described as being 4-feet-6-inches tall, weighing about 100 pounds.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
By comparison, Tyrannosaurs found in newer parts of the fossil records weighed about 4,000 to 6,000 pounds.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Atwell, 26, an electric speedster at 5 feet 9, 165 pounds, has spent his first five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, who took him in the second round of the 2021 draft.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The program has served 428 families with 50,488 meals and 51,633 pounds of food.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Irons pounds the drums like Bam-Bam smashing on two garbage-can lids.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Macron said France is expending diplomatic capital to ensure a return to calm and to allow for the Lebanese armed forces to assert themselves as Israel pounds Hezbollah positions.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
James is staring into the middle distance while Luka pounds the air out of the Spalding for twenty seconds per possession.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
In the present, Simon (now played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) pounds his car’s steering wheel, driving away from wreckage.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The claw then releases the broken bikes and pounds them down once more for good measure.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Burrell pounds his way down to the four-yard line.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 18 Oct. 2025
The man simply pounds the zone.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounds
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Tristan returns home and greets James while Siegfried shuffles the woman out the window.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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That is not unique — Major League Baseball’s offseason shuffles along at a deliberate pace, just as the Dodgers historically have liked.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Motherhood, grief, forgiveness, and love will take over the big screen when Reminders of Him hits theaters on March 13, 2026.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cuba scored in the bottom half on Yoelkis Guibert’s run-scoring groundout off winner Cal Quantrill, who allowed an unearned run and two hits over five innings.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Then, Mitski licks up the blood on the girl’s finger.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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After the drill, Ruin rolls onto his back, then licks a reporter's nose.—
Megan Sauer
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the Hudson Farmers' Market draws local growers and makers with fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, and flowers on Saturdays from spring to fall.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The family draws inspiration from beloved Southern desserts and customer suggestions, baking mix-ins from scratch and folding them into cream that really couldn’t be fresher.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The dramatic move comes as shipping traffic grinds to an effective halt in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, amid fears of prolonged disruption to global trade.—
Dan Mangan,Garrett Downs,Leslie Josephs,Holly Ellyatt,Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,Azhar Sukri,Anniek Bao,Kevin Breuninger,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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But by the start of this season, our young capitalists have been flung further afield into new jobs and new places that stir up a vague sense of menace even before the actual danger of the plot grinds into action.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
23 Feb. 2026
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As skyscrapers towered over them, their cheers, chants and stomps wove through downtown Dallas.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Idris the Valentine’s cow stomps in the footsteps of Squishmallows’ viral strawberry cow and the subsequent bestselling blueberry cow.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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All three appear to assessing damage and talking before Riley punches a rear quarter window on Barber's vehicle, the complaint said.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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After letting other fast men hit out first in the wind, Magnier punches through the middle and there is nothing that rivals Jordi Meeus or Jasper Philipsen can do.—
Andy McGrath,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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It’s also made with linoleic acid, a natural emollient that nourishes lashes and brows.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hard Truths premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival and followed Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy, an angry and depressed woman who lashes out at family and strangers, and whose constant criticism slowly isolates her.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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