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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
The book also details several other incidents that his children relayed to him, including one where Preston claimed that Spears punched him in the face.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
The victim resisted, was punched, and attempted to flee while calling a friend for help.
—Phillipe Vieira, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
At the time, Little Rock punched well above its weight within the niche emo and hardcore scenes, anchored by bands like Chino Horde (whose guitarist, Jason White, went on to play for Green Day) and Soophie Nun Squad.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Nail took Lopez down with a leg sweep and punched him in the nose.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The 33-year-old suspect in the Kroger Marketplace stabbing in Southgate was acting in self-defense while being punched at work, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Allgeier already punched the ball in, and the score is 7-0 in favor of Atlanta at the time of this writing.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
As Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold tried to learn across the goal line, a Georgia defender punched the football loose.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
One man was knocked unconscious and repeatedly kicked and punched.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
The victim resisted, was punched, and attempted to flee while calling a friend for help.
—Phillipe Vieira, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
At the time, Little Rock punched well above its weight within the niche emo and hardcore scenes, anchored by bands like Chino Horde (whose guitarist, Jason White, went on to play for Green Day) and Soophie Nun Squad.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Nail took Lopez down with a leg sweep and punched him in the nose.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The 33-year-old suspect in the Kroger Marketplace stabbing in Southgate was acting in self-defense while being punched at work, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Allgeier already punched the ball in, and the score is 7-0 in favor of Atlanta at the time of this writing.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
As Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold tried to learn across the goal line, a Georgia defender punched the football loose.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
One man was knocked unconscious and repeatedly kicked and punched.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punched
Verb
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Branch slapped him on the side of the helmet.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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The safety then slapped Smith-Schuster, causing the wide receiver to fall to the ground.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The score would hold until the final minute of the second quarter, when Jonah Selter drilled a 32-yard field goal to provide the Mustangs a 10-0 edge at intermission.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Zack Marticorena and Jacob Romeo each scored rushing TDs and Christian Slojkowski drilled a 40-yard field goal.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The vehicle Kinser drove was returned to its usual spot, but no one saw its return.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Some Democrats were concerned the bill created grey areas if a parent lent their car to their child who drove recklessly.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Until Walter [Platz] smacked me in the head.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The back half of the New York Film Festival delivered a secret screening of a solid Academy Award contender, the box office smacked down a Venice Film Festival award winner, and two major contenders in the acting fields up and switched their categories.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When butternut squash is ready to harvest, the skin will harden and cannot be pierced easily with a fingernail.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 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
Verb
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Her 50-year tenure made her one of the longest-running actors in soap operas.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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There are six candidates running for three seats.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her husband knocked frames down and fixed the walls, while Donaldson took on taping, filling, sanding and painting.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Reigning defensive player of the year Pat Surtain II allowed almost nothing once again on the day and calmly knocked a ball away from Wilson when Fields finally looked his way.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tupac unlocked the front door and poked his head inside.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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The singer Sombr even poked fun at the concept in the middle of a concert this year.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Punched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punched. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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