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as in bumped
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 crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
rammed as many candies into his mouth as he could fit
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as in sped
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 rammed
In 2020, three 16-year-olds were killed when a man rammed his car into their vehicle in retaliation for pulling a ding-dong-ditch prank on him.
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Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
After investigating, officers learned the man rammed his car into his ex-girlfriend’s mom’s house before leaving the area, police said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In one of the most striking examples catalogued by the A-Mark Foundation, a Florida man rammed his van through the front doors of a Catholic church, then poured gasoline on the foyer and lit a fire as parishioners were preparing to celebrate Mass.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
The man rammed police vehicles during the chase and later crashed into a civilian vehicle, officials said.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This week, the Legislative Democrats rammed through three measures to put their partisan scheme on the ballot.
—Steven Choi, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Today, the Texas Senate will likely pass the state's new mid-cycle congressional map, after the House rammed it through yesterday.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Baltimore bridge collapse killed six people After midnight on March 26, 2024, a 984-foot-long cargo ship known as the Dali rammed into the Key Bridge causing the structure to collapse into the Patapsco River and killing six construction workers.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
The vehicle then allegedly rammed a police cruiser before fleeing at a high rate of speed.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
After investigating, officers learned the man rammed his car into his ex-girlfriend’s mom’s house before leaving the area, police said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In one of the most striking examples catalogued by the A-Mark Foundation, a Florida man rammed his van through the front doors of a Catholic church, then poured gasoline on the foyer and lit a fire as parishioners were preparing to celebrate Mass.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
The man rammed police vehicles during the chase and later crashed into a civilian vehicle, officials said.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This week, the Legislative Democrats rammed through three measures to put their partisan scheme on the ballot.
—Steven Choi, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Today, the Texas Senate will likely pass the state's new mid-cycle congressional map, after the House rammed it through yesterday.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Baltimore bridge collapse killed six people After midnight on March 26, 2024, a 984-foot-long cargo ship known as the Dali rammed into the Key Bridge causing the structure to collapse into the Patapsco River and killing six construction workers.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
The vehicle then allegedly rammed a police cruiser before fleeing at a high rate of speed.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rammed
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Then, the Atlantic published the first excerpt of Harris’s new book, 107 Days — the title refers to the length of her presidential campaign after she was belatedly bumped to the top of the Democratic ticket.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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While running around the suite in excitement, my daughter bumped her head on the dining table.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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They’re also made with arch support and a toe box that’s not too narrow or crammed, per the brand, plus the rubber sole offers a nice cushioned platform with each step.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of shops at CST Road are crammed along half a mile of bumpy road with cackling traffic.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors sped through four additional witnesses this afternoon.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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From stopwatches to wearables, tech has elevated individuals' experiences through a plethora of on-demand metrics that provide a more holistic view of progress, and the Covid-19 pandemic sped this growth considerably.—
Hamid Farooqui,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Last month, a Chinese navy ship collided with a Chinese Coast Guard ship while trying to block a Philippine Coast Guard vessel near the Scarborough Shoal.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the 117th minute, Hampton and Alex Greenwood collided defending a corner.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Best Twin Bed with Storage Kids notoriously have a lot of stuff, and when the dresser is packed and closets are stuffed, a storage bed can come in handy for those additional toys or out-of-season clothes.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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The victim in the case was just 7 years old when she was kidnapped, raped, strangled, stuffed in the trunk of a car and then thrown off a bridge after being wrapped in a blanket and having a bag tied over her head, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bradley McCroskey caught a miraculous 26-yard touchdown pass on the final play of regulation, then Temi Ericson raced nearly untouched for a 25-yard TD in overtime to give the Indians a 34-28 victory.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Bruins never looked back, despite Sweetwyne settling into the game and engineering four scoring drives to keep the Falcons from getting boat-raced.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the aftermath of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, several Democratic power players mourned him and slammed political violence.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The vehicle then went off the roadway and slammed into a utility box, a sheriff’s news release said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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At one point, Detroit squeezed 38 points out of six possessions, turning a close game into a major reality check for the Bears.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Why American farmers are feeling squeezed It's been a tough year for America's farmers.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Rammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rammed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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