rabbit-punching

present participle of rabbit-punch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabbit-punching
Verb
  • At least 2,295 people have died and another 11,267 were injured from the pair of earthquakes that struck on June 24, knocking down buildings and sending residents racing into the street, Venezuelan lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said Wednesday.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Frazier won by unanimous decision after knocking down Ali in Round 15.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The film centers on a New York murder trial where a teenage boy is accused of stabbing his abusive dad and a jury has the kid's fate in their hands.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • In one ⁠instance, the suspect is accused ​of personally taking part in the killing by stabbing a victim in the chest with a knife, the prosecutors said.
    Reuters, NBC news, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Achiuwa had a good run at the end of the season as the Kings were dumping games left and right.
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The leaks are dumping gallons upon gallons of wastewater into the Merrimack River.
    Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The abdomen may significantly protrude, pushing the diaphragm upward and making breathing more difficult.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Basically, the silicone cup creates suction around the area in question and you’re given a massage via pulling instead of pushing.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Taking them out of the equation and switching the play past them is the right approach.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • Bake until edges are lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Top brands are slashing prices on laptops and tablets, with discounts on favorites like Apple AirTags.
    Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 22 June 2026
  • While the marketplace’s official sale starts on June 23, some brands are already slashing prices, including Avidlove.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Hometown hero Kamren Pride, junior, White Settlement Brewer Pride rallied her community with a strong season and saved some of her best swings for the playoffs, clubbing four home runs and driving in 17 runs to earn State Tournament All-Tournament Team recognition.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026
  • On a cool Saturday night at UC San Diego, Romero staged a hitting clinic, clubbing a single, double and home run and knocking in two runs to lead Mater Dei Catholic to a 5-3 win over Point Loma to win its second straight Open Division championship.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Would some good old-fashioned linoleum flooring help calm one down?
    Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Next put down either 3/4-inch plywood, then flooring.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
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“Rabbit-punching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rabbit-punching. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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