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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
His most recent conviction resulted from a 2018 case when authorities said he was shot after ramming multiple Fremont undercover police cars, as officers tried to arrest him in a string of car burglaries across the Bay Area.
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Harry Harris, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam has also joined the conversation, criticizing Marion County after a suspect with several pending cases in Indianapolis was arrested for stealing a vehicle and then ramming it into a Carmel home.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 June 2026
Steven Schwally was convicted of all charges, including second-degree murder, by jurors who watched heart-stopping video of the high-speed crash in his trial for drunkenly ramming his car into the Hawaii Nail Salon and Spa in Deer Park on June 28, 2024.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 4 June 2026
And in the West Bank, emergency responders said a 17-year-old Israeli girl was in serious condition and a 15-year-old also was hurt in what police described as a ramming attack near a bus stop at Gush Etzion Junction.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
However, if the people who run the sport insist on ramming through a 24-team College Football Playoff, then Michigan and Ohio State must set aside tradition and think about what’s best for the rivalry.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Rather than using an explosive payload like many Ukrainian interceptors, the Yolka destroys the target by ramming it at a high speed.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In other immigration news, a federal grand jury indicted a young man for allegedly ramming federal agents last October, a CPS mom is asking the government to release her son from detention, and Ald.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson briefly left late in the second period after delivering a check on Barbashev and then ramming his face into the boards.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Harry Harris, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam has also joined the conversation, criticizing Marion County after a suspect with several pending cases in Indianapolis was arrested for stealing a vehicle and then ramming it into a Carmel home.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 June 2026
Steven Schwally was convicted of all charges, including second-degree murder, by jurors who watched heart-stopping video of the high-speed crash in his trial for drunkenly ramming his car into the Hawaii Nail Salon and Spa in Deer Park on June 28, 2024.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 4 June 2026
And in the West Bank, emergency responders said a 17-year-old Israeli girl was in serious condition and a 15-year-old also was hurt in what police described as a ramming attack near a bus stop at Gush Etzion Junction.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
However, if the people who run the sport insist on ramming through a 24-team College Football Playoff, then Michigan and Ohio State must set aside tradition and think about what’s best for the rivalry.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Rather than using an explosive payload like many Ukrainian interceptors, the Yolka destroys the target by ramming it at a high speed.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In other immigration news, a federal grand jury indicted a young man for allegedly ramming federal agents last October, a CPS mom is asking the government to release her son from detention, and Ald.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson briefly left late in the second period after delivering a check on Barbashev and then ramming his face into the boards.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramming
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This last concern, which could’ve effectively sabotaged anybody trying to train competing models by quietly bumping them down to less powerful models without their knowledge, proved controversial enough for Anthropic to change its mind.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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Gilman pulled rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen to the ground after a catch, later bumping rookie running back Emmett Johnson hard enough that Johnson’s helmet popped off.—
Pete Sweeney
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Instead of cramming everyone into the condo, Reed, his wife and the rest of the family will spend the weekend at Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino Mountains.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
27 Nov. 2025
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The Second Division table showed Glossop were bottom at the time and Arsenal top, and the big crowd cramming into the small ground in the Derbyshire hills expected to see — and did see — the visitors dominate and score freely.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Another tragedy struck in 2012, when a neighbor walking to church was hit and killed by a speeding driver on the corner of their block.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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And from those fleeting moments to much larger efforts involved for, say a spectacular crash or changing the appearance of speeding automobiles, Tudhope is thinking about his responsibility to the audience to get things right — particularly the Formula 1 fans in the crowd.—
Sarah Rodman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Dec. 2025
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The Massachusetts Republican Party is slamming both Markey and Healey for backing Platner.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Hugh Laurie has apologized to a writer after slamming her criticisms of House on social media.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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Lightweight enough to toss into a carry-on, these slippers still have a durable sole, meaning quick trips to the airplane bathroom or hotel hallway don’t require squeezing back into shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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From cutting to squeezing to gluing, this craft set is packed with items that can help prepare children for kindergarten.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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After a few minutes, police allowed the van to continue its journey, issuing only a warning citation to Abrego Garcia for driving on an expired license.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Though their onscreen chemistry was undoubtedly a driving force for the show, things took an unexpected turn circa 2013.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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He was found dead at a villa with head injuries after a night out, local outlet Majorca Daily Bulletin reported at the time, and he was believed to have died after colliding with a glass window.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Sports and fashion are colliding in a major way this season (hello, World cup), and the style set is fully embracing the trend.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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To address this workflow conundrum, Maono has developed the P Series, which directly addresses this shift towards hybrid workflows and connectivity, where equipment needs to be streamlined for multi-device creation without loading on the technical complexity.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Of course, Macy is not actually spending late nights at the distillery twisting knobs and loading the wash into fermenters.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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“Ramming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramming. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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