as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
pummeled the mugger with her fists until help arrived
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Recent Examples of pummel
Yet to concede in their two games, Ronald Koeman’s Oranje are high on confidence after beating current group leaders Finland (played four) and pummeling Malta 8-0 in June.
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Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Long days of narration pummel my throat, a throb that never really goes away.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The risk of severe weather in Kansas City on Wednesday is rising, and forecasters warn that hail as large as limes could pummel the area as storms sweep through in the afternoon and evening.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
While those at the bottom of the corporate ladder—Gen Z—are being pummeled by AI, CEOs are embracing the technology.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Long days of narration pummel my throat, a throb that never really goes away.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The risk of severe weather in Kansas City on Wednesday is rising, and forecasters warn that hail as large as limes could pummel the area as storms sweep through in the afternoon and evening.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
While those at the bottom of the corporate ladder—Gen Z—are being pummeled by AI, CEOs are embracing the technology.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pummel
Verb
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That could look like gliding your fingers down them, kissing, licking, or gently biting those areas.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Go from the base to the tip with your tongue, kiss it, lick it and remember most of us have difficulties cumming just with oral.—
Ian Kumamoto,
Them.,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And now there’s another reason users may click to hide — dynamic pricing.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And best of all, the mirror distracts guests from registering that there’s a coat hanger hiding ‘round back.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not the grand slam that had Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal pounding his fist into his glove as Thomas circled the bases and Progressive Field erupted.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Eighteen students who fled from the shooting took shelter at a home just down the road, after an initial group of them pounded on the door asking for help, resident Don Cygan told 9News.—
Katie Langford,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The senior completed 19 of 26 passes for 142 yards and three TDs as Granada beat Monte Vista 19-7.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Analysts are often effusive in their praise of companies on their earnings calls after results beat expectations or a forecast is particularly impressive.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The View cohost Joy Behar's instincts as an Italian-American mama bear led her to lash out at Hollywood actor Martin Sheen over his handling of son Charlie Sheen's past substance addiction.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ben-Gvir, who leads a small far-right ultranationalist party, lashed out at the court ruling Sunday.—
Natalie Melzer,
Twin Cities,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The tight end completed a pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a 37-yard score in the fourth quarter and whipped out some moves in the end zone to celebrate.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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People also experimented with brown sugar, oat milk, or whipped foam to mimic the cookie’s sweetness and texture.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Gallagher brothers have spent the better part of the past 15 years pelting each other with insults.—
Alex Edelman,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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When pelting rain and lightning began on Friday, Smith and the team evacuated the main festival grounds around 1:30 p.m., sending fans to their vehicles in the campgrounds.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Later that night Plumier demonstrates by swiftly slapping the limp green body of a bullfrog hard across his leg.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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Garraty is forced to slap himself across the face to stay awake as Barkovitch taunts him.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pummel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pummel. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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