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as in bumps
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 speeds
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 Synonyms for rams
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The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX will start at $99,995, excluding a mandatory $2,595 destination fee that bumps the price to $102,590.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 Jan. 2026 -
A day when the Stanley Cup years finally ride the synaptic road back to long-term memory and the brain finally bumps the past for the present.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The ribs and the brisket are the stars of the show, and the Ultimate BBQ Combo Sandwich stuffs a long hoagie roll with brisket, sausage, and pulled pork plus bacon, Cheddar, and pickles.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kinney lovingly stuffs the view of the boat’s cabin and upper deck with props and details that reward the eye.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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While some commenters on @schube93’s video pointed out that Costco's competitor, Sam’s Club, already offers a scan-and-go feature in its smartphone app that speeds up the checkout process, others applauded the move.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2026
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The group speeds up their walking to keep time with her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … ‘ABOMINATION’ — Turning Point USA slams Daily Mail over misleading Charlie Kirk murder coverage.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The shop held monthly poetry slams and won numerous local awards for best bookstore in the city.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Director Allan Deberton crams much story and characterization in those opening frames.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the show crams everything into a space that can't hold it, culminating in this past third season that exploded with too much of practically everything.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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But the Flames had converted four times on either odd-man rushes or breakaways, erasing the Ducks’ early 1-0 lead.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Video shows two people rushing out of a motorcoach waiting at the red light and running over to the victim lying crumpled on the street, while a pedestrian also rushes over to her from the curb.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Angle crashes occur when a car runs a red light and collides with another vehicle at an angle and present a higher risk of injury compared to rear-end collisions.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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If a client presentation collides with family plans, clarify expectations early and ask for support where needed, then show leadership by offering a fair, workable path.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Carpenter wears a men’s suit jacket and squeezes Cline’s butt, and the girls kiss their own reflections.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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The pencil-thin DQ Tower squeezes a full home into a very slender footprint, while the EONE XL takes a wider prefab approach to the same basic challenge.—
Stefan Ionescu
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Rams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rams. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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