1
as in 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 slapped
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 bumped
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car slammed into the wall with a fearful crunch
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as in attacked
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
slammed the cast members for forgetting their lines on opening night
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Recent Examples of slammed
Wilson slammed Homeland Security officials for the shooting that came a day after a woman was fatally shot by immigration agents in Minneapolis.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Many Democrats have slammed the administration's conclusions, arguing that the video does not appear to show the woman trying to hit officers.
—Maggie Vespa, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
The top Democrat on the House Education and Workforce Committee slammed McMahon's approval of the education waiver for allegedly ignoring the law and abandoning marginalized students.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Republican Councilor Shamar Mahon, a long-standing political adversary to the Democratic administration, slammed the town’s statement in a Facebook post.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Bass’ campaign team slammed Pratt’s entry into the race.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
During 2020, when tensions between police and left-wing rioters reached a fever pitch after George Floyd was killed, Davis slammed police.
—Peter D'abrosca , Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
In a statement shared with PEOPLE, Furlan’s attorney slammed Radke’s filing, claiming Furlan was actually the one facing harassment.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Released on November 4, the 10-episode series was immediately slammed by critics, clocking a flat 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Many Democrats have slammed the administration's conclusions, arguing that the video does not appear to show the woman trying to hit officers.
—Maggie Vespa, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
The top Democrat on the House Education and Workforce Committee slammed McMahon's approval of the education waiver for allegedly ignoring the law and abandoning marginalized students.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Republican Councilor Shamar Mahon, a long-standing political adversary to the Democratic administration, slammed the town’s statement in a Facebook post.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Bass’ campaign team slammed Pratt’s entry into the race.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
During 2020, when tensions between police and left-wing rioters reached a fever pitch after George Floyd was killed, Davis slammed police.
—Peter D'abrosca , Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
In a statement shared with PEOPLE, Furlan’s attorney slammed Radke’s filing, claiming Furlan was actually the one facing harassment.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Released on November 4, the 10-episode series was immediately slammed by critics, clocking a flat 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slammed
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Bowie has eyes shut behind pink shadow and corpse-like marble skin on the cover of Aladdin Sane, from 1973.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although the closing date has yet to be determined, Nuccio’s in all likelihood will shut its gates sometime in April or May.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Five players were booked during their defeat to Cameroon, including Foster, who slapped the linesman’s hand twice and screamed in his face in frustration over a decision.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Its tail slapped the surface of the water, marking la paiche’s territory.—
Noah Lederman,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2026
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Vanity Fair bumped back its internal deadline a week for the November issue, Guiducci’s first, because the pages were not ready in time.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Early the following season, Muzzin unexpectedly bumped into Clayton Keller.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Crabtree stopped, turned, attacked the ball and snagged it.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nelson claimed to police that the man attacked her and their son after opening the car door.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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But the road was rocky and flush with frustration as Minnesota repeatedly banged its head on the wall over the first five months of the regular season.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Oct. 2025
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McPherson’s kick banged off the crossbar of the goal post and went through the uprights.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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The group has smacked around quarterbacks, tackled well and dominated most key areas but hasn’t taken the ball away like an elite defense.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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We’re getting smacked around by teams by 30, 40 points.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2026
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Peter was driving when their car collided with the one carrying Carrie and her own newborn.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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The worlds of digital production, the creator economy and traditional media collided at the Digital Content Forum at the BFI on London’s South Bank this week.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Students sat in rows, making faces at each other, scolded by their teachers to behave.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders scolded the media on Sunday after the team’s close loss to the Buffalo Bills at home.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Slammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slammed. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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