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as in to shut
to shove into a closed position with force and noise
please don't slam the door every time you step out
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2
as in to knock
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
she slammed the ball deep into center field
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3
as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car slammed into the wall with a fearful crunch
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as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
slammed the cast members for forgetting their lines on opening night
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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave the stubborn nail one last slam with the hammer
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2
as in bang
a loud explosive sound
shut the door with a loud slam
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3
as in jail
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
sported a gang tattoo on his arm that had gotten him plenty of respect in the slam
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4
as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the sudden slam of my head against the trunk of the car
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Recent Examples of slam
Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
After facing controversy for slamming the inclusion of a same-sex couple in Disney’s 2022 movie Lightyear, Snoop Dogg has changed his tune.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
The slam also came during the A’s only series sweep of the season at Sutter Health Park.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In an email to MCTS, Crowley's chief of staff, Mary Jo Meyers, slammed the agency's failure to notify leadership of the deficit that was brewing behind the scenes.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
After facing controversy for slamming the inclusion of a same-sex couple in Disney’s 2022 movie Lightyear, Snoop Dogg has changed his tune.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
The heyday of the slam was my rock ’n’ roll era.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
The slam also came during the A’s only series sweep of the season at Sutter Health Park.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slam
Verb
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Indeed, Roundhill shut its meme ETF down at one point because of lack of interest.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Varinder Singh, co-owner of Bill the Butcher, says the store has seen an increase in meat and grocery sales since the Pick ‘n Save across the street shut its doors.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Owens — who was not armed — went to Lorincz’s home, knocked on the door multiple times and demanded that Lorincz come outside to settle the dispute.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The man tried to escape, but the group followed him, knocked him to the ground and continued attacking him before robbing him of his watch and shoes, prosecutors said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Amid the heavy topics, Wollam and her fellow fist-bumping attendee were among numerous protesters across metro Detroit who donned seemingly lighthearted outfits carrying a serious message from the movement.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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For Willison, who is known in the software world for tinkering with new tools and developing open-source ones, the productivity bump from using AI depends on choosing appropriate uses and having relevant expertise.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the game, Elliott operated as the right ‘No 10’ (attacking midfielder), passing neatly and playing well in a first half that only offered promise in spurts.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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All patients were treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy drugs that help the immune system recognize and attack tumor cells more effectively.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The heist deals a huge blow to one of the most popular museums in the world, which houses valuable works like Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and has drawn some 9 million visitors in recent years.—
NPR,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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So, after scans revealed a back injury in July, to be without Cummins’ captaincy for any length of time would represent a considerable blow to his side’s Ashes hopes.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Stewart stepped out with choppy baby bangs and wavy, shoulder-length hair in her natural shade of brunette that harkens back to her Twilight days.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lawrence debuted her above-the-brows bangs in September at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Starting in the 1880s, the city and county each built a series of increasingly spacious jails—and then proceeded to fill them well above capacity each winter.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Oct. 2025
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Grayson has been held in the Macon County jail ahead of his trial.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
20 Oct. 2025
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An elementary school bus was involved in a collision on Ohio 125 at White Oak Road on Thursday, according to an email from West Clermont School Superintendent David Fultz.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rodriguez was arrested and taken to the Johnson County Jail, according to the post, and faces charges of arson of a place of worship, burglary of a building, theft of property and collision involving damage.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Slam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slam. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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