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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
She is introduced, after a fantasy dance sequence, on the high seas trying to ram an eco-warrior boat into a fishing ship.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
When Does Karen Read's Retrial Start? The retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe by ramming him with her vehicle, is due to begin on April 1.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
At 6:14, a 20-foot birdie putt from Rose ramming into the 18th hole.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Recently, her 800-pound draft horse became spooked and rammed into her, knocking her down in the process.
—Nicole Pajer, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
When Does Karen Read's Retrial Start? The retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe by ramming him with her vehicle, is due to begin on April 1.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
At 6:14, a 20-foot birdie putt from Rose ramming into the 18th hole.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Recently, her 800-pound draft horse became spooked and rammed into her, knocking her down in the process.
—Nicole Pajer, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ram
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Its 116 hp, 1.6-liter inline-four engine was bumped in displacement to 1.8 liters for the 1994 model year.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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Next Chelsea risk falling inexorably behind while the future of Stamford Bridge remains unresolved Everton will bump Chelsea's home of 120 years down from ninth to 10th in the ranking of the division’s largest stadiums next season How far away is Marc Guiu from making his return?—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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This slim volume by Benoît Gallot, its enthusiastic head conservator since 2018, is as crammed with quirky facts as the 110-acre cemetery is crammed with burial plots.—
Heller McAlpin,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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All of human nature, like the best and the worst of humanity is crammed onto a glacier for two months.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
23 Apr. 2025
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 sped to a strong finish on MTV.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Twisted Metal Season 2 is speeding into view, with a release date set for later this year.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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That’s when residents all over the city threw open their windows and climbed onto fire escapes, clapping, banging pots and pans, and shouting at full volume to salute the health care workers who were battling a novel coronavirus that had overrun the city.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the bottom of the sixth inning, Smith banged his wrist while tagging out Ian Happ at a play at the plate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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For now, the researchers have left the ship in situ, partially covering it with original soil and squeezing wet sponges onto it to preserve moisture.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Productivity expectations have skyrocketed, squeezing more output into fewer hours.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The video showed several vehicles that drove around the minivan in the lanes on either side.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Bracing for impact Meanwhile, expectations of a hit to the global economy from Trump’s tariffs have helped drive energy prices lower since April 2, as traders predict less demand for fuels.—
Olesya Dmitracova,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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This potential matchup immediately sparked considerable interest among fans, envisioning a unique blend of music and wrestling stardom colliding in the ring.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Lyndsay Lehr, who witnessed the crash and called 911, told Lafayette Journal & Courier the Boilermaker Special blew a tire before colliding with the car directly behind it.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Chances are it would be stuffed into a 1970s-era Chevelle or a slick '69 Camaro.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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Ramos says to stuff plastic bags into empty spaces in boxes to prevent things from shifting.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Ram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ram. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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