rabbit punch 1 of 2

noun

Definition of rabbit punchnext
as in body blow

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rabbit-punch

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verb

as in to knock down

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Recent Examples of rabbit punch
Noun
Before your boss could match dance steps to the music, his opponent was already kicking him in the groin and throwing rabbit punches. — Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabbit punch
  1. body blow
  2. knock down
  3. left
  4. sucker punch
  5. swing
  6. cream
  7. right
  8. deck
Noun
  • The old guard of the Democratic Party suffered another body blow when three socialist congressional candidates in New York with anti-Israel platforms swept to victory, lurching the party even further to the left.
    — Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 25 June 2026
  • But for Sean Buchan, a co-owner of Cerebral Brewing, the Aurora phase could amount to a second economic body blow.
    — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 11 May 2026
Definition of body blow
Verb
  • East Rutherford was hit with heavy thunderstorms Saturday, which helped knock down the hazardous smoke from Canadian wildfires that had blanketed the tristate area for days.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
  • With 15 minutes to go, a German corner is knocked down for Rummenigge to poke home from four yards and give them hope.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of knock down
Noun
  • Criticism from the political left was, predictably, swift and intense.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • And as November approaches, more contours of the Democratic platform on what to do about it are taking shape, staking out a position that borrows from both the left and the right.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of left
Verb
  • The genesis of Greig’s sucker punch can be traced to Game 3, when Ottawa defenseman Jake Sanderson was knocked out of the series with a concussion from a hit by former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • As the officer got out of the cruiser to assist him, Mullins allegedly sucker punched him in the face several times before the officer was able to defend himself, police said.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of sucker punch
Noun
  • Arizona swing voters consider fall choices The race to November will see both sides courting undecided independents and convincible Republicans, groups Hobbs won enough support from four years ago to best Lake by a hair.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • With the lazy, hazy days of summer in full swing, your vegetable garden is likely in full production mode.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of swing
Verb
  • Improving Savory Dishes Froth milk or cream into soups like tomato bisque or butternut squash soup for an elegant presentation.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
  • Wimbledon remains the oldest of the four Grand Slam tournaments, steeped in traditions from strawberries and cream to its all-white dress code.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • The 2026 tournament has instituted significant ticket price increases, and overall growth in media rights and sponsorship fees may push the tournament’s revenues close to $700 million this year.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The act grants collective media rights to schools that join, allowing those currently facing Title IX non-compliance claims to remain non-compliant with no oversight of compliance, and the athletes who challenged them without power.
    — Katie Uhlaender OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of right
Verb
  • Evoke the spirit of Nantucket with a table decked in nautical blues and white.
    — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
  • Its vessels would be sexy and sleek, cabins outfitted with red hammocks and decks child-free.
    — JP Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of deck

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