1
as in shutting
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 knocking
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 bumping
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car slammed into the wall with a fearful crunch
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4
as in attacking
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
slammed the cast members for forgetting their lines on opening night
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Recent Examples of slamming
Drivers are sending last-minute emails, riding each other’s bumpers, going too fast or too slow, slamming on their brakes, not letting each other merge.
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Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Then, just as abruptly, the plane lurched up, slamming everyone back to the ground.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Robertson secured the second point for Dallas, slamming home a pass by Miro Heiskanen in overtime.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
After the first trailer for Scream 7 was released in October, fans quickly began slamming the movie on social media, calling for a boycott.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
The team wasn't supposed to be landing at Miami International Airport, but because of the historic blizzard that was slamming the Northeast, the flight from Italy arrived in the Sunshine State.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
At the University of South Dakota, art professor Michael Hook was fired for slamming Kirk in the wake of his assassination.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Trump addressed the press after the ruling, slamming the court for their decision.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Collins collided with Lakers reserve center Jaxson Hayes, slamming his head on the court in the fall.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Then, just as abruptly, the plane lurched up, slamming everyone back to the ground.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Robertson secured the second point for Dallas, slamming home a pass by Miro Heiskanen in overtime.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
After the first trailer for Scream 7 was released in October, fans quickly began slamming the movie on social media, calling for a boycott.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
The team wasn't supposed to be landing at Miami International Airport, but because of the historic blizzard that was slamming the Northeast, the flight from Italy arrived in the Sunshine State.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
At the University of South Dakota, art professor Michael Hook was fired for slamming Kirk in the wake of his assassination.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Trump addressed the press after the ruling, slamming the court for their decision.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Collins collided with Lakers reserve center Jaxson Hayes, slamming his head on the court in the fall.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slamming
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After a nearby hospital is hacked and ransomed, the higher-ups decide to defend its system by shutting it down, which means business must be conducted in the old-fashioned, paper-and-clipboards way.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In China, some refineries were shutting or bringing maintenance plans forward.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Canadarm was used for spacewalking, several Hubble Space Telescope missions and some impromptu maneuvers such as knocking an ice plug off a frozen shuttle drain line, according to NASA.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Return to New York when Broadway comes knocking.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
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The vibe is flirty but chic—ready for low lighting, a wine list, and knees bumping beneath the table.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2026
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On the walk back, Lilian noticed a girl, a head taller than Jude, keeping to his side, sometimes bumping into him.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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The remark, which spread quickly across news and social media, implied that Israel pushed the US into attacking.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, Azerbaijan accused Iran of attacking it with drones — though Tehran denied that.—
Jon Gambrell,
Twin Cities,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mosaku said, banging the counter.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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Everyone’s hitting, banging bodies.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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His home run in the first got the night started for A&M, who followed it up with another run in the fourth thanks to Terrence Kiel II slapping a single past the second baseman, driving home outfield Caden Sorrell, pushing the Aggies' lead to 2-0.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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But then, during the challenge, when Ozzy knocks the key off a post, Coach weasels in and grabs it even after Ozzy has been slapping his limp pole at it for the better part of an hour.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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The demand for electricians is colliding with a moment of deep uncertainty for young workers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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But Saxon said Ye kept him constantly on edge, demanding photo updates of construction work, scolding him for wearing blue instead of the all-black worker uniform Ye preferred, and suddenly adding 24/7 security duties to his workload.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2026
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Porter was initially viewed as having a potential edge in the race, but her prospects dimmed after videos emerged in October of the UC Irvine law professor scolding a reporter and swearing at an aide.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slamming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slamming. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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