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
Household items, including an air-conditioner, shot outward, slamming into the building across the narrow street.
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Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
The president was deeply involved in the contest, repeatedly slamming Massie in social media posts and public comments leading up the May 19 primary election.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The mother of California transgender track athlete AB Hernandez shared a post on social media slamming school officials for allowing biological female athletes to share a podium at state competitions.
—Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
There were reports of people slamming the TV Guide issue featuring Lasser on its cover into the trash.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
And world oil prices would skyrocket, slamming the world economy.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Before Kelsey can even unpack her blow-dryer, Rosie takes hold of her bag and kicks her out of the house — pushing her out the door and slamming it on her until a producer steps in to control what has quickly become a physical altercation.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Shortly after, Ravens tight end Mark Andrews was seen slamming Commanders cornerback Danny Johnson to the ground leading to another scuffle.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
After that news conference, Senate Republicans held their own press briefing, slamming the proposals.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
The president was deeply involved in the contest, repeatedly slamming Massie in social media posts and public comments leading up the May 19 primary election.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The mother of California transgender track athlete AB Hernandez shared a post on social media slamming school officials for allowing biological female athletes to share a podium at state competitions.
—Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
There were reports of people slamming the TV Guide issue featuring Lasser on its cover into the trash.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
And world oil prices would skyrocket, slamming the world economy.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Before Kelsey can even unpack her blow-dryer, Rosie takes hold of her bag and kicks her out of the house — pushing her out the door and slamming it on her until a producer steps in to control what has quickly become a physical altercation.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Shortly after, Ravens tight end Mark Andrews was seen slamming Commanders cornerback Danny Johnson to the ground leading to another scuffle.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
After that news conference, Senate Republicans held their own press briefing, slamming the proposals.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slamming
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Instead, the challenge is to better understand the postsecondary programs that consistently fail to achieve an economic benefit for students and either fix them or consider shutting them down.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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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 May 2026
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Video posted online by Kol Haolam News shows the Honda backing up and then driving into the pair of double doors, knocking one door off its hinges.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The puck had just slipped through Poehling’s skates when McNabb crunched Poehling into the boards, knocking him out for the rest of the game and prompting an official review.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Drivers trading paint started early as there was bumping coming down the front stretch to take the green flag before Lap 1.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The Knicks downgraded Josh Hart to questionable with a left thumb sprain on Thursday before bumping him up to probable ahead of tipoff for Game 3 on Friday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Both sides accuse the other of intentionally attacking civilian targets.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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So when attacking midfielder Nick Moon carried the ball down the left wing in the eighth minute, AC Boise bodies began rushing into the box.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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Howden doubled the lead with a shorthanded goal 7½ minutes later, finding miles of space just to the right of the goal and banging in a pass from Marner that split LaCombe and Alex Killorn.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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On Wednesday evening, Associated Press journalists saw residents in numerous neighborhoods banging pots and pans and setting fire to trash cans to protest the blackouts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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At the surrounding tables patrons were talking, laughing, slapping one another heartily on the back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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From Rome, Rubio announced the administration was slapping additional sanctions on Cuba.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Why Workers Are Returning Several years later, however, many of those expectations are colliding with economic strain.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Why Longevity Clinics Matter Now The boom is colliding with a broader cultural moment around aging, prevention and biohacking.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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First, as the Florida ACLU’s Howard Simon points out, Uthmeier is not scolding another branch of government.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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Security guard Pascal Duvier, most recently infamous for allegedly scolding 11-year-old Ada Law at a hotel in São Paulo, is clearing the air.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Slamming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slamming. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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