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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
He gets rammed by a second vehicle and pushed up on top of the vehicle’s hood.
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Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
According to the Lakewood Police Department, the suspect rammed two federal immigration vehicles, injuring one agent.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Two police officers were injured after a speeding driver rammed into their patrol vehicle, Phoenix Police Department spokesperson Sgt.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Survivors later said the coast guard vessel rammed their boat.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Another suicide bomber, backed by gunmen, rammed an explosives-laden vehicle last week into the wall of a security post in Bajaur district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan, killing 11 soldiers and a child.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Another suicide bomber, backed by gunmen, rammed an explosives-laden vehicle last week into the wall of a security post in Bajaur district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan, killing 11 soldiers and a child.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Velasquez eventually rammed into the vehicle with his truck and then began shooting at Goularte.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
His victim was trying to cross the southbound lanes of the expressway when Blakney’s Chevrolet Suburban rammed into him.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
According to the Lakewood Police Department, the suspect rammed two federal immigration vehicles, injuring one agent.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Two police officers were injured after a speeding driver rammed into their patrol vehicle, Phoenix Police Department spokesperson Sgt.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Survivors later said the coast guard vessel rammed their boat.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Another suicide bomber, backed by gunmen, rammed an explosives-laden vehicle last week into the wall of a security post in Bajaur district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan, killing 11 soldiers and a child.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Another suicide bomber, backed by gunmen, rammed an explosives-laden vehicle last week into the wall of a security post in Bajaur district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan, killing 11 soldiers and a child.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Velasquez eventually rammed into the vehicle with his truck and then began shooting at Goularte.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
His victim was trying to cross the southbound lanes of the expressway when Blakney’s Chevrolet Suburban rammed into him.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rammed
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Since hitting 92 percent of its target, the company bumped that goal up to 65 billion bottles recycled by 2030.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Cowboys were bumped down in categories like training room (D), locker room (B-plus) and team travel (C) compared to last year’s survey.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Everything that couldn’t be crammed into their two small cars was consumed by the voracious flames.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the summer months, the journey was a sweltering one, with dozens of sticky, sweaty passengers crammed together in the heat.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
4 Mar. 2026
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America’s Pioneer 10, the fastest spacecraft ever launched, sped beyond the moon in record time today and streaked on toward the planet Jupiter and an eternal journey through interstellar space.—
Eric Mandel,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The driver, later identified as Neustadter, was pulled over on northbound Raymond Drive for a traffic offense but sped away when an officer approached the vehicle, the report said.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The vehicle continued and collided with a 2022 Kia Stinger and a 2022 Ford F250 that were both parked in a parking lot.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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In Dubai, smoke was visibly rising from the world's busiest international airport and its major port, while debris caused when air defense systems collided with Iranian drones caused several injuries in a residential area.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by a classic, comforting soup, our casserole version is stuffed full of sweet onions.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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The new breakfast and lunch restaurant from Fonda San Miguel owner Tom Gilliland is as beautiful and serene as a four-star Mexican hotel and the empanada — firm but flaky, stuffed with quince jam and edged by baked manchego cheese — was sweet, savory and gooey with a nice touch of umami.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Chatfield raced out to an 11-3 lead, but Staples-Motley closed the dual on a 38-3 run to claim the crown.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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And although most of his contemporaries who have hit the three-quarter century mark are enjoying retirement or at least slowing their roll, the ZZ Top founding member raced into 2026 with plenty planned, including a gig Saturday at Variety Playhouse.—
Dave Gil de Rubio,
AJC.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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After a rare rough outing from starter Luke Harrison, who allowed two runs and walked five in 3⅓ innings, Texas rolled out five outstanding bullpen arms that slammed the door on Baylor.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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Kitchen cabinets get a lot of wear since they’re constantly being opened, slammed, and bumped all day long.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The fluctuations hint at an episodic, external source—potentially eruptions from a sort of super-Io satellite being tidally squeezed by its hefty planetary host.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2026
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Small businesses, squeezed by the tariffs, may be forced to absorb the loss.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Rammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rammed. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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