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
Noem again described the incident as an act of domestic terrorism and said there has been a rise in vehicle-ramming attacks against federal officers nationwide in recent weeks.
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Stepheny Price , Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Notably, the assessment also discusses the concern about the use of vehicle ramming in attacks, like the one that occurred in New Orleans on January 1, 2025, killing 14 people.
—Elizabeth Hartfield, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
The man began ramming his car into an ICE vehicle and struck a second ICE officer, the statement said.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
There are other ways to defeat drones, however, including using traditional weapons, blowing them out of the sky with other drones armed with explosive warheads, or simply ramming into them.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Homeland Security officials said a protester was also detained at the scene for allegedly ramming into a vehicle that had an agent inside.
—Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
The Philippine government has released footage showing Chinese vessels using water cannons and ramming maneuvers while intercepting its ships.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Johnson reportedly regained control of the vehicle and attempted to flee again, but police executed a ramming technique, known as a tactical vehicle intervention, to disable the vehicle, the release says.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
After ramming the police SUV, the man exited his vehicle while holding a hunting knife that was more than 6 inches long, county authorities said.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Stepheny Price , Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Notably, the assessment also discusses the concern about the use of vehicle ramming in attacks, like the one that occurred in New Orleans on January 1, 2025, killing 14 people.
—Elizabeth Hartfield, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
The man began ramming his car into an ICE vehicle and struck a second ICE officer, the statement said.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
There are other ways to defeat drones, however, including using traditional weapons, blowing them out of the sky with other drones armed with explosive warheads, or simply ramming into them.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Homeland Security officials said a protester was also detained at the scene for allegedly ramming into a vehicle that had an agent inside.
—Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
The Philippine government has released footage showing Chinese vessels using water cannons and ramming maneuvers while intercepting its ships.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Johnson reportedly regained control of the vehicle and attempted to flee again, but police executed a ramming technique, known as a tactical vehicle intervention, to disable the vehicle, the release says.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
After ramming the police SUV, the man exited his vehicle while holding a hunting knife that was more than 6 inches long, county authorities said.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramming
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Bolstering that pair — or, even better, the second pair, and bumping down rookie Axel Sandin-Pellikka to the third — would go a long way toward solidifying the blue line.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The notice also says the positions involved aren’t tied to a union, so bumping rights don’t apply.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Jan. 2026
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More people and new developments are cramming into Florida’s last-remaining greenspace, Lindsey O’Donnell said.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Tens of thousands of residents are living with relatives, cramming into rental apartments or living in public buildings.—
Aref Tufaha,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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The manufacturers and developers at the hearing told legislators that creating incentives, simplifying building codes and speeding up project reviews would help the industry grow.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dash camera video captured the teen speeding away from the traffic stop and narrowly missing a deputy standing in the road.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Bystander video footage that has since gone viral captured a masked federal agent fire multiple shots into Good's vehicle, which then drove up the street before slamming into the back of another car.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Convenience store owners are slamming the proposal as restrictive and unnecessary.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Vacuum Bags for Travel TikTok creators swear by vacuum-seal bags for squeezing more clothing into a carry-on.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tanming Linen Pants After a few days of travel and long hours spent sitting, squeezing into a pair of jeans can feel like an Olympic event.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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According to investigators, the man was driving a Chevrolet Silverado northbound on Kilgore Road when the truck left the roadway, entered a ditch and overturned.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 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,
7 Jan. 2026
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After colliding with Sanchez’s vehicle, the driver allegedly continued to elude police and struck a recreational vehicle parked on private property.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2026
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The container is insulated and protected from weather and palletized for easy transport using a forklift for loading onto vehicles or aircraft.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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There might also be loading instructions in the machine’s manual.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ramming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramming. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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