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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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
French officials promised the Louvre would introduce additional security measures, including anti-intrusion devices and anti-vehicle ramming barriers on nearby public roads, in the wake of the heist.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Two Pittsburgh men are now charged in Ohio after a drug investigation ended with one of them ramming multiple police vehicles.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
He was literally known for ramming through players at the goal line.
—ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
Martinez denies ramming them and said agents were the aggressors.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
As soon as Ye sits, people begin ramming their phones in his face, editing, captioning, posting.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Local police have upped patrols near the Carteret yeshiva in response to the ramming incident in Brooklyn.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the most high-profile government reversal was the case of Marimar Martinez, a Chicago woman accused of driving after and ramming a CBP agent’s vehicle, who in turn shot Martinez five times in October.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Chabad is speaking out about an incident in which a driver was taken into custody after allegedly repeatedly and intentionally ramming his vehicle into the Jewish organization's headquarters in New York City on Wednesday.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Two Pittsburgh men are now charged in Ohio after a drug investigation ended with one of them ramming multiple police vehicles.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
He was literally known for ramming through players at the goal line.
—ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
Martinez denies ramming them and said agents were the aggressors.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
As soon as Ye sits, people begin ramming their phones in his face, editing, captioning, posting.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Local police have upped patrols near the Carteret yeshiva in response to the ramming incident in Brooklyn.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the most high-profile government reversal was the case of Marimar Martinez, a Chicago woman accused of driving after and ramming a CBP agent’s vehicle, who in turn shot Martinez five times in October.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Chabad is speaking out about an incident in which a driver was taken into custody after allegedly repeatedly and intentionally ramming his vehicle into the Jewish organization's headquarters in New York City on Wednesday.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramming
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Loftis adds that some story artists contributed clever ideas as well, including ensuring that every area had a snake accessible ramp so characters could slide up without bumping over stairs.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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The employees at the Memphis facility are not represented by a collective bargaining agreement and do not have bumping rights.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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But the low-income workers who make pizzas and hotel-room beds for the tourist-industrial complex — the ones who live by cramming two or three people into a one-bedroom rental?—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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This can maintain some stability and consistency on the back end of a franchise’s operation, rather than rushing an entirely new system into place and cramming for the annual test that is building an NFL roster.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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After speeding through streets in Sherman Oaks and Studio City, the driver suddenly pulled over to the side of the road.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Witnesses reported seeing a man driving an older-model, maroon Chevrolet van try to grab the other girl first before grabbing Morgan, putting her in the van and speeding off.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Drivers are sending last-minute emails, riding each other’s bumpers, going too fast or too slow, slamming on their brakes, not letting each other merge.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Then, just as abruptly, the plane lurched up, slamming everyone back to the ground.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Abruscato got his own table nearby, while Coogan and Hays sat across from me, squeezing into a small wooden booth.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Hoshoryu, at six foot two and around 330 pounds, dispatched his first adversary handily, squeezing him like an accordion and dancing him out of the ring.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Police said it is now believed Daniels was driving the vehicle as Minor opened fire.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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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 are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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The demand for electricians is colliding with a moment of deep uncertainty for young workers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Three successive Gators singled to start the inning, loading the bases with no outs.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dallas is fortunate to have Lian Bichsel back in the lineup for the first time since November, but Nill may want to add another top-four defenseman at the deadline, loading up before a deep playoff run.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ramming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramming. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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