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as in slapped
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
after the man had punched the bartender for eighty-sixing him, bouncers stepped in and restrained him until the police could arrive
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as in drilled
to make a hole or series of holes in
punch a ticket
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Recent Examples of punched
In 2024, Ilacqua said, Perry punched one man and hit another with his cane before ordering his dog to attack both of them.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
The woman who was punched by a former Shelby police officer walked into a local church Tuesday morning with civil rights attorney Ben Crump to applause from full pews.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Jaheim Pierre punched Carter, sparking a fight among the three men inside the apartment, located on the 5300 block of Northwest 17th Avenue in Liberty City.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
As the two squared off and punched each other on a crowded sidewalk, the shoeless woman in what appeared to be a headlock pulled off an incredible move.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The male followed Abdi, Abdi punched the male, the male pulled a gun out of his pocket and fired two shots at Abdi.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
The suspect allegedly shoved an officer, then kicked, punched, and elbowed others while police attempted to put him into custody.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Wafting odors of 100-octane gasoline and rumbling purrs of V8 engines punched through the overcast morning at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday as the Velocity Invitational car meet entered its second day.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Kevin McGonigle punched a ground ball inside the first-base line, for a two-run triple, tying the score.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
The woman who was punched by a former Shelby police officer walked into a local church Tuesday morning with civil rights attorney Ben Crump to applause from full pews.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Jaheim Pierre punched Carter, sparking a fight among the three men inside the apartment, located on the 5300 block of Northwest 17th Avenue in Liberty City.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
As the two squared off and punched each other on a crowded sidewalk, the shoeless woman in what appeared to be a headlock pulled off an incredible move.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The male followed Abdi, Abdi punched the male, the male pulled a gun out of his pocket and fired two shots at Abdi.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
The suspect allegedly shoved an officer, then kicked, punched, and elbowed others while police attempted to put him into custody.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Wafting odors of 100-octane gasoline and rumbling purrs of V8 engines punched through the overcast morning at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday as the Velocity Invitational car meet entered its second day.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Kevin McGonigle punched a ground ball inside the first-base line, for a two-run triple, tying the score.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punched
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Statlander and Shida then came to blows after Shida slapped her tag team partner across the face.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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She was also slapped into another dimension by Jules (Hunter Schafer) after lobbing several insults at her about Jules’ whole sugar baby situation.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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Jo Adell hit an RBI single in the third before Jose Siri drilled his second career grand slam to put the Angels up 5-2 in the third.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Femi stood Brock up with one arm and drilled Lesnar with a spinebuster.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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As the family entered the intersection, Erickson drove by them and avoided a collision.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Tovar drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to right field in the second.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Tech infielder Alex Hernandez, who starred in the ACC championship game last weekend, smacked a game-tying two-run homer before an out was recorded in the bottom of the frame.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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In a 3-2 second-round win against La Costa Canyon, Point Loma smacked two solo homers in the bottom of the seventh.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Four of those shots struck Bils from behind, including one that entered his back, pierced his lung and heart, bounced off his breast bone and lodged back in his heart, according to prosecutors.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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According to the notice, if the toy has been ruptured or pierced, or if sand has escaped the toy, Orb Factory has directed consumers to put on a mask and gloves and use damp cloths to pick up any sand that has leaked out.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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This is the first time, to my knowledge, that an incumbent mayor in the City of Angels would be running against a challenger whose campaign manager is God Almighty.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Odd moment plagues fourth quarter As the Knicks held on to their fairly sizable lead, a fan ran onto the court, tried to take a selfie with Wembanyama but was quickly apprehended by security.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The committee’s volunteers knocked on more than 32,000 doors, made more than 50,000 calls and distributed more than 1,200 yard signs, according to Andrew Kim from the Yes on Measure V Davis ground team.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Arizona State upset Texas in the first game, as Kavan was uncharacteristically knocked around for eight hits and three earned runs across five innings.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Even at the height of his fame, there were dubious aspects of his personal life — often self-seeded to sustain his enigma — that poked hellified holes in his impermeability as an entertainer.—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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In the roadside planters, green sprouts poked up.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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“Punched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punched. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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