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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the truck suddenly swerved and rammed into the side of a building
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
I threw myself out of the way as a car rammed through the crosswalk
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Recent Examples of ram
Acevedo was accused of intentionally ramming Officer James O’Donnell, crushing his lower half and nearly killing the 31-year-old father of two, when O’Donnell responded to a 911 call reporting thieves stealing catalytic converters at a Farmington condo complex on Sept. 20, 2021.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2024
As the couple was driving on Nels Nelson Road, the husband passed them, made a U-turn and rammed his vehicle into the victim's vehicle head-on.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 14 Oct. 2024
In a marina next door, some of the boats lay half-sunken or rammed against docks.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Related Articles Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2024
As the couple was driving on Nels Nelson Road, the husband passed them, made a U-turn and rammed his vehicle into the victim's vehicle head-on.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 14 Oct. 2024
In a marina next door, some of the boats lay half-sunken or rammed against docks.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Related Articles Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Twins Charlie and Cass switch places after TV show chef Charlie bumps her head and loses her ability to taste and smell.Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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However, as new versions come out, older models are bumped from the top spots.Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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All of this is crammed into a small, compact tablet that’s perfect for taking notes, reading ebooks, playing mobile games, and more while on the go.WIRED, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Police officers who raided a couple's hotel room found 12 suitcases crammed with Lululemon goods, prosecutors have said.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Keep them away from any fruits and vegetables that naturally emit ethylene, a gas that speeds up ripening of anything in their orbit.Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Formula 1 is speeding back to Las Vegas this weekend, and prolific Dutchman Max Verstappen—who holds a 62-point lead over Lando Norris—could wrap up his fourth straight championship.Nasha Smith, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Monsignor Laurent Ulrich, the archbishop of Paris, will then officially reopen the cathedral by banging his crosier on the main door.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Hundreds of revelers roar at once, thrusting homemade torches into the freezing air and banging pans together with cacophonous glee.Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
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For just $8, this slimy, squishy fun is great for squeezing, stretching, and stress relief.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 1 Dec. 2024
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And Our Little Secret finds a way to squeeze a bit more juice out of a secret present swap gone hilariously wrong.Shannon Carlin, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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After going through surgery the pain has begun to subside, Pintauro revealed, before thanking medical staff and husband Wil Tabares for driving him to the hospital and staying by his side. Need a break?Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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First is Purpose and Strategy, where personal conviction drives systemic transformation, embedding disability inclusion into core business values and operations.Caroline Casey, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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These ejections can collide with Earth’s magnetosphere, the barrier protecting humanity from the harshest effects of space weather, to produce geomagnetic storms that unleash spectacular views of the northern lights in parts of the country where auroras are not often visible.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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November gales caused by colliding air masses Weather is unpredictable in the fall in the Great Lakes region.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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On fourth-and-3, Poets linebacker Darian Edmond stuffed Vinson for a 1-yard loss.Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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But Birr also clanked a 25-yard attempt off the left upright, and Georgia Tech squandered another scoring chance when Haynes was stuffed for a 1-yard loss on fourth-and-1 at the Bulldogs 25.Paul Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Ram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ram. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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