1
as in bumping
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the truck suddenly swerved and rammed into the side of a building
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2
as in cramming
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 speeding
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 ramming
Federal vehicle moved more than 1,000 miles away The federal vehicle that American citizen Marimar Martinez is accused of ramming earlier this month before she was shot by a CBP agent has been moved more than 1,000 miles away to Maine, a Department of Justice attorney said at a Thursday hearing.
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Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Luis Gerardo Pirela-Ramirez and Yonder Enrique Tenefe-Perez, both from Venezuela, were detained Tuesday morning for allegedly ramming a Border Patrol vehicle and attempting to flee the scene, according to a senior DHS source.
—Landon Mion , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Lolita became the park’s main attraction, while Hugo died in 1980 from a brain aneurysm, possibly from the years of ramming his head into the tank known as the Whale Bowl.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Another viral video from the weekend in Chicago shows an SUV ramming an ICE vehicle from behind.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Across the world, there has been an alarming rise in antisemitic attacks, including a deadly car ramming and stabbing outside a synagogue in Manchester just this past Thursday.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Investigators have said that the 40-year-old Sanford, a Marine veteran who served in the Iraq War, allegedly went on a rampage on Sunday morning, ramming his pickup truck through the front door of the LDS chapel in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
While McIlroy missed the eventual attempt, Lowry did not, ramming in a winner and turning to the crowd, pounding his chest and barking back.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
For the last five-plus years, killer whales have been ramming – and in some cases sinking – expensive yachts, sailboats and fishing boats in the crystalline waters off the coasts of Spain, Portugal, France and Morocco.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Luis Gerardo Pirela-Ramirez and Yonder Enrique Tenefe-Perez, both from Venezuela, were detained Tuesday morning for allegedly ramming a Border Patrol vehicle and attempting to flee the scene, according to a senior DHS source.
—Landon Mion , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Lolita became the park’s main attraction, while Hugo died in 1980 from a brain aneurysm, possibly from the years of ramming his head into the tank known as the Whale Bowl.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Another viral video from the weekend in Chicago shows an SUV ramming an ICE vehicle from behind.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Across the world, there has been an alarming rise in antisemitic attacks, including a deadly car ramming and stabbing outside a synagogue in Manchester just this past Thursday.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Investigators have said that the 40-year-old Sanford, a Marine veteran who served in the Iraq War, allegedly went on a rampage on Sunday morning, ramming his pickup truck through the front door of the LDS chapel in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
While McIlroy missed the eventual attempt, Lowry did not, ramming in a winner and turning to the crowd, pounding his chest and barking back.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
For the last five-plus years, killer whales have been ramming – and in some cases sinking – expensive yachts, sailboats and fishing boats in the crystalline waters off the coasts of Spain, Portugal, France and Morocco.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramming
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Amid the heavy topics, Wollam and her fellow fist-bumping attendee were among numerous protesters across metro Detroit who donned seemingly lighthearted outfits carrying a serious message from the movement.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The clip shows one feline running in circles with a bag stuck on its head, bumping into the furniture and nearly knocking down the home decor.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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So cramming those two tones together is a hard thing to do.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Government funding has been appropriated this way for the past nine fiscal years, with Congress cramming 108 spending measures into 13 bills.—
Lazaro Gamio,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Once inside, the gang smashed two display cases and made off with several jewels before speeding away on motorbikes.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Phoenix police were looking for the driver of a speeding Tesla that hit a bicyclist who died.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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After facing controversy for slamming the inclusion of a same-sex couple in Disney’s 2022 movie Lightyear, Snoop Dogg has changed his tune.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Stein responded on Monday to the GOP statehouse leaders' announcement by slamming them for failing voters and calling out how the state legislature has yet to pass a budget.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Like, the sharp pains, the ache, that squeezing.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Baker says each piece is so soft, almost like squeezing mini chunks of cotton candy.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bruce Owens, 49, of Paragould, who was driving the Hyundai, and a minor who was riding in the Jeep and not identified in the report were injured, the report says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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After the video spread on social media, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a post on X that the arrest came as US Border Patrol was driving around conducting immigration enforcement.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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In one striking pattern, six Tesla vehicles reportedly ran red lights before colliding with other cars.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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After Oracle 's huge $18 billion bond sale last month, the market has become a little more wary of AI companies loading up on debt to spend on AI.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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This time, Wilson activated his bullpen as Castillo waded through the next four batters, loading the bases for lefty Daulton Varsho.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Ramming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramming. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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