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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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2
as in drilled
to make a hole or series of holes in
punch a ticket
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Recent Examples of punched
Howell punched and raped her before making off with her necklace, cellphone and purse, police said.
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Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In the clip, the employee, 66-year-old Thomas Schlage, is pushed to the ground and repeatedly punched.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Hall allegedly punched the back door to enter his in-laws' home, where his estranged wife was staying with their children, WPXI and the Observer-Reporter reported, citing accounts from witnesses and authorities.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The first came after a picture-perfect, nearly eight-minute drive by the Jets in the first quarter, when Jack Jones punched the ball out of the hands of Allen to save a score at the goal line.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2019, suspecting one of their sons of vandalism, San Diego County sheriff’s deputies burst into the Najarros’ Vista home without a warrant, then punched, choked, fired a Taser gun at and threatened to shoot different members of the family before arresting them all, the family said in a lawsuit.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Murdock put his hands around a nurse’s neck, threatened to kill hospital staff, and punched a security guard in the head and neck area, a court document said.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Avante George punched it in from short yardage to cap the Golden Bulls’ next scoring drive, giving them a 21-6 lead.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
According to the complaint, Galarza punched the other man in the face without warning.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In the clip, the employee, 66-year-old Thomas Schlage, is pushed to the ground and repeatedly punched.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Hall allegedly punched the back door to enter his in-laws' home, where his estranged wife was staying with their children, WPXI and the Observer-Reporter reported, citing accounts from witnesses and authorities.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The first came after a picture-perfect, nearly eight-minute drive by the Jets in the first quarter, when Jack Jones punched the ball out of the hands of Allen to save a score at the goal line.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2019, suspecting one of their sons of vandalism, San Diego County sheriff’s deputies burst into the Najarros’ Vista home without a warrant, then punched, choked, fired a Taser gun at and threatened to shoot different members of the family before arresting them all, the family said in a lawsuit.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Murdock put his hands around a nurse’s neck, threatened to kill hospital staff, and punched a security guard in the head and neck area, a court document said.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Avante George punched it in from short yardage to cap the Golden Bulls’ next scoring drive, giving them a 21-6 lead.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
According to the complaint, Galarza punched the other man in the face without warning.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punched
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In a video posted just days before the competition started, Richter gets his butt slapped by his mentor.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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The investigation, which includes an anti-dumping probe, comes just days after Mexican authorities slapped duties on an array of Chinese imports from textiles to steel and automotive parts.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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It was discovered in 1986 and first drilled in the 1990s.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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After junior Zander Govostes drilled a 22-yard field goal to push Xaverian’s lead to 10-0 later in the frame, Springfield Central (2-1) answered.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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In the 1970s, experiments by James Gould and collaborators drove a new consensus.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Oct. 2025
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About 10 minutes later, a suspect drove onto the grass near 14 Mile and Van Dyke and struck two pedestrians before fleeing the scene.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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James Outman and Ryan Fitzgerald also smacked solo shots, and Jeffers doubled in a run.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Linklater took a more aggressive directorial tack than usual, pushing Hawke to subtract any mannerisms that smacked too much of himself.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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While Anderson is rightfully considered a master in his artform by critics and film aficionados, One Battle After Another pierced the veil and resulted in the director’s highest opening weekend at the box office last weekend.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sharp cracks of gunfire pierced the morning air, loud, jarring pangs that echoed off the concrete.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Some of the rolls of masking tape went faster than others, especially when Goldberg-Polin was running around the world trying to save Hersh.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rents will run from $1,500 for studios to $3,400 for three-bedroom units, according to the release.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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While half-heartedly watching Napier against Miami, Stricklin accidentally knocked one of Marino’s letters out of place.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Guido has been a magnet for controversy; a decade earlier he had been knocked to the ground when the Pirates’ first baseman Randall Simon took a swing at him with his bat from the visitor’s dugout, causing both the Italian sausage and hot dog to fall.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Because tiny holes are poked into the soil surface, more nutrients can reach greater soil depths.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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In a 2019 post celebrating his third wedding anniversary with Miles, Minoso poked fun at his character’s romantic shortcomings.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Punched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punched. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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