Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roughing
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That too would keep Fed officials from chopping rates to boost the economy.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025 -
That's the chick who pretended on the 'Today' show, chopping cucumbers.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Jared Harris is the best movie John ever, licking his lips and sucking his teeth; Aidan Quinn is the best movie Paul.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Boston, Cleveland, and New York are licking their chops, ready to feast on a Bucks team missing its point guard, its bench leader, and its identity.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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He was also accused of battering his ex-wife.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rivera and his son were due in court the day of the incident because of a previous domestic violence situation in which the father was accused of battering him, the daughter told police.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Myers ended his career with the Cincinnati Reds in 2023, slugging three home runs in 37 games in the Queen City.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The New York Yankees capped a busy week by trading star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees Friday while the Chicago Cubs landed slugging outfielder Kyle Tucker, a three-time All-Star, from the Houston Astros.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The driver pulled out a gun and fired six shots, the witness said, hitting not only the belligerent passenger but also an uninvolved man sitting nearby.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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But instead of stopping, Burnett tried to drive away, hitting a tow truck in the process, police said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Can the Chiefs similarly start bludgeoning teams as the season winds down?—
Michael Salfino,
The Athletic,
12 Dec. 2024
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The killer or killers then backtracked through the crime scene, bludgeoning his victims dozens of more times in the head.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
13 Oct. 2024
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“Roughing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughing. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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