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
Allred has been criticized in some circles for publicly slamming Talarico.
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Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
The Motion Picture Association and, the Human Artistry Campaign issued statements last week slamming ByteDance.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
The xAI-SpaceX merger is still fresh, AI fears have been slamming software stocks, and Moltbook—a social network for personal AI agents—blew up the Internet.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Heathcliff acts like a whiny little baby throughout this film, constantly throwing tantrums, running away, and slamming doors.
—Cazzie David, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The body interprets weight loss as a threat to survival and responds by slamming the brakes on metabolism through sophisticated energy-conserving mechanisms.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The latter was also something Garcia took issue with Friday, slamming the Justice Department for continuing to withhold some of the files.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Thomas then appeared to quickly lunge at Leon, swiftly grabbing and lifting him up before body slamming the suspect to the ground.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In the broadcast clip, Gauff — who wore a neon orange tennis dress — walked in the inner hallways of the tennis stadium away from public view and positioned herself behind a low barrier, before repeatedly slamming her racket into the concrete floor.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
The Motion Picture Association and, the Human Artistry Campaign issued statements last week slamming ByteDance.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
The xAI-SpaceX merger is still fresh, AI fears have been slamming software stocks, and Moltbook—a social network for personal AI agents—blew up the Internet.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Heathcliff acts like a whiny little baby throughout this film, constantly throwing tantrums, running away, and slamming doors.
—Cazzie David, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The body interprets weight loss as a threat to survival and responds by slamming the brakes on metabolism through sophisticated energy-conserving mechanisms.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The latter was also something Garcia took issue with Friday, slamming the Justice Department for continuing to withhold some of the files.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Thomas then appeared to quickly lunge at Leon, swiftly grabbing and lifting him up before body slamming the suspect to the ground.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In the broadcast clip, Gauff — who wore a neon orange tennis dress — walked in the inner hallways of the tennis stadium away from public view and positioned herself behind a low barrier, before repeatedly slamming her racket into the concrete floor.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slamming
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Both have received insufficient attention over the past several decades, and the federal government is all but shutting them both down.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Copenhagen is shutting the door on Cloud Dancer and turning full attention to brighter, more vibrant colors this season.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai and Glenn's teammate Alysa Liu followed and overtook her score, knocking her off the podium.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the hunt for their own goal, the Americans kept knocking on the door, but couldn’t break through.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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There’s a lot of serendipity and people bumping into one another.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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The top eight skiers advanced to the medal final and both Kauf and Anthony got higher scores, bumping Giaccio, 25, out of contention into ninth place.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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The fight marks Strickland’s first bout since he was suspended from the UFC in July 2025 for attacking another fighter while working as a cornerman during an event.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Best New Artist nominees have been attacking beauty from all fronts as of late.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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And Peters has been banging his head on his desk trying to get Congress to use it.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Agitators were seen blowing whistles, banging pots and pans, shaking metal barricades and striking the rails set up outside the property.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even in the trailer, scenes of slapping dough, Robbie and Elordi kissing in the rain and Elordi licking a wall were telltale signs that this would be a heightened version of the actual romance depicted in the book.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes the figure tries and fails to stand up, slapping itself with floppy, almost boneless limbs.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Colorado is heading into a rare week where fire danger, damaging winds and winter storms are all colliding, creating hazards across nearly every part of the state at different times.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
17 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 remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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Crucially, the film avoids the trap of scolding younger generations or romanticizing the past.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2026
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Sanders, by now a perennial candidate, perfected his craggy, scolding, mitten-waving style.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slamming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slamming. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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