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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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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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For perhaps the direction WWE is going with this match, backstage, Zayn slapped Drew McIntyre in the face.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Trump had previously slapped a 10 percent tariff on Denmark and its European allies over the issue of Greenland, rattling much of Europe.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Nottingham Forest right-back was bumped by team-mate Elliot Anderson, and referee Michael Oliver’s decision to award a corner was backed up after a VAR review.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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The Knicks then bumped their reserve sharpshooter up to available to play against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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One study in 2020 surveyed 261 herders in Mongolia, another common habitat for snow leopards; while many reported having seen snow leopards, or had their livestock attacked by snow leopards, none reported any attacks on humans.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The upstream piranhas attacked her, and her blood flowing downstream attracted the rest of the piranhas, leaving the creek clear for the herd to cross.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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In recent weeks, defense secretary Pete Hegseth has banged the drum about the Pentagon’s desire to be a tech-focused, AI-first department.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Kicker Wil Lutz banged home four field goals, including the eventual game-winning chip-shot.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Jan. 2026
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Stout yelled at Valkyrie about going to the bathroom several times on Saturday and smacked the girl at least twice, the mother told police.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Sixers smacked the Raptors.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Three people were killed and two others were hospitalized after two vehicles collided Saturday afternoon at an intersection on the American River Parkway near North Sacramento.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova were returning from a talent camp in Kansas when their American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter and crashed into the icy Potomac River in January 2025.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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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 31 Jan. 2026.
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