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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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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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
Democrats, especially, are slamming the move to deploy them in place of TSA officers, since the tactics used for immigration enforcement are some of the main reasons for the government shutdown in the first place.
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Tucson hit both vehicles before slamming into the police cruiser and the tractor-trailer, cops said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Phillips then allegedly rushed the officer, wrapped his arms around him and lifted him off the ground before slamming him onto the pavement, leaving the officer with a concussion and a head laceration.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Grenell’s tenure was marked by controversy every step of the way, which Grenell met with combative defiance, often slamming artists that criticized the center’s decisions.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Now, further observations of the aftermath of the mission – which entailed intentionally slamming a vehicle into a space rock – is revealing something unexpected in the binary system of asteroids.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
John brings everything slamming back to reality, and the cabin quickly loses its sexy luster.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Warroad’s Rodrick Jackson played a one-two with Gavin Andersen before slamming a shot off Hibbing/Chisholm’s goalie Gavin Lamphere.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Ben Stiller has since responded, slamming the usage of Tropic Thunder.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Tucson hit both vehicles before slamming into the police cruiser and the tractor-trailer, cops said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Phillips then allegedly rushed the officer, wrapped his arms around him and lifted him off the ground before slamming him onto the pavement, leaving the officer with a concussion and a head laceration.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Grenell’s tenure was marked by controversy every step of the way, which Grenell met with combative defiance, often slamming artists that criticized the center’s decisions.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Now, further observations of the aftermath of the mission – which entailed intentionally slamming a vehicle into a space rock – is revealing something unexpected in the binary system of asteroids.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
John brings everything slamming back to reality, and the cabin quickly loses its sexy luster.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Warroad’s Rodrick Jackson played a one-two with Gavin Andersen before slamming a shot off Hibbing/Chisholm’s goalie Gavin Lamphere.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Ben Stiller has since responded, slamming the usage of Tropic Thunder.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slamming
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If the plan had been to run the Kennedy Center into the ground so completely that shutting it down was the only option, Grenell aced the assignment.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
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Intersectionality – a concept originally designed to show how different forms of disadvantage overlap – is now regularly used to justify shutting Jews out of progressive coalitions and solidarity campaigns.—
Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
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Things got worse for the Wild a few shifts later when Spurgeon foiled a Florida rush to the Minnesota net, but went down at full speed and slid hard into the goalpost, knocking the net off the moorings.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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The level 3 out of 5, or the area with numerous severe thunderstorms, is literally knocking on the door.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Images and videos shared on social media show robots from various brands getting lost, bumping into things, and struggling to cross streets.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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The site is a non-union location and there are no bumping rights.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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There are outside groups aligned with Democrats, yet much of their spending has focused on attacking Collins, rather than supporting a Democratic primary candidate.—
Steve Mistler,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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Regardless, there’s no excuse — even in hard knocks politics — for attacking someone because of his disability.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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People fed up with rolling blackouts have staged sporadic protests in recent days, banging pots and shouting slogans against the government, rare demonstrations in a country known for repressing dissent.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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Late Thursday night into early Friday morning, residents in several neighborhoods in Havana took to the streets, banging pots and pans and, in some cases, lighting bonfires to block major roads in the capital — a sign of escalating frustration.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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When the Rockets called a time out, the Lakers bench all ran over to Doncic, hugging him, slapping him and James nudging him for a job very well done.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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About 15 minutes later, another 911 call comes in from a woman named Jane Kowalski, who sees Denise Lee slapping the back window of King's car and hears her screaming for help.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Thomas Deon Haynes, 47, of Charlotte, is accused of failing to stop at a stop sign at Hamorton Place and colliding with another vehicle, causing one death and two injuries, a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police affidavit said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Officials investigate the site where an Air Canada jet came to rest after colliding with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, in New York City.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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The other man, after getting to his feet, appears to continue scolding Ritchson before the actor and his family drive off.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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In a viral video, the best supporting actress nominee is seen scolding a man in a crowd of people.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Slamming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slamming. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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