roughed

past tense of rough

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roughed
Verb
  • Robocop Reigns Rodrigues chopped Hernandez’s legs with powerful calf kicks.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Navarro chopped his feet prior to the shot, but Carter dove to his left and pushed the attempt out of bounds.
    Daily News, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Storms as strong as the ones that pummeled the area look to be a regular feature of summertime in these parts.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Destructive tornadoes and drenching storms pummeled the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, including two waterspouts that came ashore in the New York City area.
    Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • While outlining the details of Clancy's suicide attempt, Reddington slapped a quarter on the table and addressed the prosecutors in what appeared to be a direct challenge to the state.
    Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Over the years, the United States has slapped Iran with countless sanctions targeting its banking system, shipping companies, oil industry and military.
    Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Whyte pulled the driver out of the car and cuffed him while the other officers moved to cuff Rivera.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The first arrest came in May 2025, after Rodriguez allegedly punched his father in the face when asked to turn off his loud music, according to court records.
    Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Police say Moore stole cash from a woman, then punched her and a second woman when he was confronted.
    Jessica Riley, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • OpenAI’s salesforce buffeted by change, leadership turnover Rajic’s predecessor, Dresser, also approached her work with notable intensity.
    Emily Forlini, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Growing worries over whether Big Tech’s massive investments in artificial-intelligence technology will translate into profits and whether chipmaker stocks have soared too high in the euphoria around AI have also buffeted share prices.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But their rookie linebacker extended his arms, threw out a hand and knocked the ball free from London’s grasp.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • When the group decided to move the party to a house nearby, Pysher walked there alone and mistakenly knocked on the wrong door.
    Tom Hanson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Poor guy is probably just trying to watch the home run derby in peace and just got drive by whacked by me.
    Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026
  • Pop, a Romanian, was rolling through another service game when Bobker whacked an easy backhand beyond the baseline.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 July 2026
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“Roughed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughed. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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