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verb

ˈslam How to pronounce slam (audio)
Definition of slamnext
1
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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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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slam

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noun

1
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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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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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
Verb
Peña, a four-year NYPD veteran assigned to the 84th Precinct in Downtown Brooklyn, was thrown from his motorcycle, which kept going down the highway, slamming into a wall and exploding into flames, video posted on social media shows. — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 That's cranking up the pressure for local officials, who are often enticed by the opportunity for new revenue generation but have been slammed by public opposition. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 17 July 2026
Noun
Given the three countries’ supply-chain integration, preserving predictability in trade and investment through a successful review should be a slam-dunk case. — Pamela K. Starr, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 The last two songs ended in all-out thrash conflagrations, delighting the slam-dancers at the center of the floor. — Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for slam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slam
  1. shut
  2. knock
  3. bump
  4. attack
  5. blow
  6. bang
  7. jail
  8. collision
Verb
  • So the Dodgers have shut him down from all activity this week in hopes that things calm down.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively shut, Saudi Arabia has routed almost all its crude exports through its Red Sea terminals.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of shut
Verb
  • The person knocked on the door and was let in by Chavez, and the video recording device was disconnected about 10 minutes later, investigators have said.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • Thekla then strikes Nightingale with the microphone and attempts to hit her with the championship belt, but Nightingale knocks her away.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of knock
Verb
  • Molina then bumped Rodri in the chest, at which point Eric Garcia got involved.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • Other categories getting bumped from broadcast include Writing for a Variety Series, Directing for a Limited Series or Movie, and Writing for a Limited Series or Movie and Variety Special (Live).
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 July 2026
Definition of bump
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  • Investigators determined that a group of men had attacked him at his San Jose home and that one of them struck him in the face with the handle of a firearm, police said.
    — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • Refineries are maxed out, especially after Iran attacked 30 Middle Eastern refineries during the course of the war.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of attack
Noun
  • Iran has been degraded by over 13,000 strikes, but has survived and reconstituted, rather than suffering a mortal blow.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • The woman, 41-year-old Ja’Marlette Hardy, bit one of the officers during the July 1 encounter, which led to the officer delivering a blow to her head.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Definition of blow
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  • From a fringed mullet, to a blonde buzz cut, bobs in various lengths, micro bangs, and even a shade of citrus—Kristen Stewart’s looks are always executed with an edge.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 July 2026
  • Her tattoos and brunette bangs hint at a bohemian persona, but her glossy-looking album covers and easygoing interview responses aren’t very edgy.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Definition of bang
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  • At the city’s police department jail, a paramedic drew Hampton’s blood into three vials.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • The Los Angeles man was charged with one count of misdemeanor firing timber or prairie lands, which is punishable by up to 6 months in county jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
Definition of jail
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  • Waymo’s support team is automatically notified if the vehicle crashes, and a roadside assistance representative will come to the collision site to assess the situation in person.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Placing the heavy shielding and reactor components in the middle minimizes the physical stress caused by bending moments at sea and insulates the nuclear systems from external side-impact collisions.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of collision

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