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as in slapped
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
a childhood memory of the time he got his knuckles rapped for trying to steal candy from the corner store
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as in tapped
to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically
the impatient man was rapping his knuckles on the door, hoping to wake up the sleeping attendant
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as in chatted
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
the guys at the gym never seem to tire about rapping about basketball
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as in transported
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
concertgoers were utterly rapped by the power of Handel's oratorio
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
suddenly the hawk swooped down and rapped the unwary rodent
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Recent Examples of rapped
Nasser Hussain,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Dasan Harris rapped an RBI single that beat the shift that gave OU a 2-1 lead.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Camille rapped her wedding rings on the tabletop.
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Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Ben Kingsley could have rapped for us at the very least.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
In that same time period, Nielson found roughly 700 examples of rap lyrics used in court cases, including lyrics that someone rapped but didn’t even write.
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Maria Sherman,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
During the reception, where Bun B performed and Terrence J rapped, the dance floor was packed.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
The half-industrial, half-heavenly record was recorded on the brink of a real-life meltdown; the substances Lean had rapped about so brazenly during his adolescent mixtape era would nearly claim his life.
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Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
Propelled by its massive bassline, Del rapped the verses with Albarn leading the crowd throughout the choruses, until finally, the night was done.
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Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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England have rapped Stokes on the knuckles.
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Nasser Hussain,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Dasan Harris rapped an RBI single that beat the shift that gave OU a 2-1 lead.
—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Camille rapped her wedding rings on the tabletop.
—
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Ben Kingsley could have rapped for us at the very least.
—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
In that same time period, Nielson found roughly 700 examples of rap lyrics used in court cases, including lyrics that someone rapped but didn’t even write.
—
Maria Sherman,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
During the reception, where Bun B performed and Terrence J rapped, the dance floor was packed.
—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
The half-industrial, half-heavenly record was recorded on the brink of a real-life meltdown; the substances Lean had rapped about so brazenly during his adolescent mixtape era would nearly claim his life.
—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
Propelled by its massive bassline, Del rapped the verses with Albarn leading the crowd throughout the choruses, until finally, the night was done.
—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapped
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Aranda slapped an outside changeup on a line down the leftfield line, and the ball struck the screen on the fair side of foul pole for a three-run homer.
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The Days of Our Lives actress slapped Today show anchor Craig Melvin mid-interview.
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Another megacap tech stock has been tapped to join the Dow Jones Industrial Average , as the symbolic stock gauge continues to evolve to reflect the driving forces of the new economy.
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Four Seasons tapped Greek architect Nicos Valsamakis to imbue the property with Cycladic charm across its 15 acres, with plenty of those signature white-and-blue hues throughout, alongside stone walkways and gardens courtesy of landscape architect Helli Pangalou.
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Carole and Alizée also attended Ascot that day, where Carole chatted with Prince William and King Charles in the Royal Box.
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While neither party has publicly chatted about the breakup, their proxies can talk.
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Fire officials later said the lifeguard remained awake throughout the ordeal and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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Brooks was arrested and transported to the Parker County Jail.
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Forward Natasha Howard scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their past 11 games.
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Police said one officer grabbed his gun and another grabbed his taser.
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For the viewer, the satisfaction comes through vicarious tactile sensation—witnessing how the thatch gets smacked in by a flat, hammerlike device, or the way a tile slots perfectly into a shelf niche.
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Then, on June 15, 2025, in Kansas City, Kurtz smacked a go-ahead homer off then-Royals closer Carlos Estévez.
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Veterinary technicians took out their tackle boxes of medications and sedated the whale, and then the tribe prayed, drummed, and offered thanks to the whale and to the people who tried to help it.
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Harabeoji drummed his fingers on his knees.
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Among the directors, the class captures several of the year’s most talked-about filmmakers.
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But his cousin was a police reserve officer and talked him into joining in 1984.
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“Rapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapped. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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