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as in shuts
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 slaps
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 collides
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car slammed into the wall with a fearful crunch
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as in attacks
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
slammed the cast members for forgetting their lines on opening night
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as in blows
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave the stubborn nail one last slam with the hammer
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as in claps
a loud explosive sound
shut the door with a loud slam
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as in jails
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
sported a gang tattoo on his arm that had gotten him plenty of respect in the slam
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as in collisions
a forceful coming together of two things
the sudden slam of my head against the trunk of the car
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Recent Examples of slams
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
After a second of consideration, Naim slams the grate shut to the monster’s wails, and the audience’s relief.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
There's somatic empathy, the automatic wince when someone slams their hand in a door.
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Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
In addition, an open lid that slams shut can pinch small fingers, and the water in a toilet can be a drowning hazard.
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Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
From Bay Area poetry slams to national television, Frak has built a career around quick wit, improvisation, and sharp punchlines.
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Tylan Jennings,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Justin Crawford slams into the wall for an INCREDIBLE catch!
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Debris slams against the other side, whips beneath the door, slashing cuts into Jones’ and the doctor’s ankles.
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Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Then, the giant lawyer puppet slams upright, sending the contestant back to the start.
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Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Sinner is now the first man to lose more than one match at slams as a top seed after holding a 2-0 lead in the Open Era, according to ESPN Insights.
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Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Flair and Ripley then hit stereo fallaway slams, and the Babyface trio celebrated with a hug.
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Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Had his childhood dream come true, Kaszas would be supporting himself by executing body slams, headlocks and double leg takedowns as a professional wrestler.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
On the small screen, the influencer Gabriella Carr recently drew her sizable flock to a rejection spreadsheet, where the video creator and actress means to track all her professional door-slams with an eye to racking ’em up.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
Wilson had a pair of thunderous slams as well as converting a three-point play, pushing North Carolina to a 52-37 lead at the break.
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Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
From multimillion-dollar listings to body slams in Boca, Matt Maschler has mastered the art of the deal—and the spectacle that sells it.
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Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Pick it up and repeat 3 sets of 10 slams.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Granit Xhaka slams it into the right corner of the net.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
After a second of consideration, Naim slams the grate shut to the monster’s wails, and the audience’s relief.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
There's somatic empathy, the automatic wince when someone slams their hand in a door.
—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
In addition, an open lid that slams shut can pinch small fingers, and the water in a toilet can be a drowning hazard.
—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
From Bay Area poetry slams to national television, Frak has built a career around quick wit, improvisation, and sharp punchlines.
—
Tylan Jennings,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Justin Crawford slams into the wall for an INCREDIBLE catch!
—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Debris slams against the other side, whips beneath the door, slashing cuts into Jones’ and the doctor’s ankles.
—
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Then, the giant lawyer puppet slams upright, sending the contestant back to the start.
—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
Noun
At the Italian Open in May, stars like Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff raised the possibility of a player boycott of the slams if their demands were not met.
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Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Sinner is now the first man to lose more than one match at slams as a top seed after holding a 2-0 lead in the Open Era, according to ESPN Insights.
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Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Flair and Ripley then hit stereo fallaway slams, and the Babyface trio celebrated with a hug.
—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Had his childhood dream come true, Kaszas would be supporting himself by executing body slams, headlocks and double leg takedowns as a professional wrestler.
—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
On the small screen, the influencer Gabriella Carr recently drew her sizable flock to a rejection spreadsheet, where the video creator and actress means to track all her professional door-slams with an eye to racking ’em up.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
Wilson had a pair of thunderous slams as well as converting a three-point play, pushing North Carolina to a 52-37 lead at the break.
—
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
From multimillion-dollar listings to body slams in Boca, Matt Maschler has mastered the art of the deal—and the spectacle that sells it.
—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Pick it up and repeat 3 sets of 10 slams.
—
Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slams
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Related Stories Speaking with Variety on Zoom from her apartment in New York City, Moafi shuts it down without hesitation.
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Some days, Gonce shuts herself in the bathroom, slides to the floor and sobs.
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Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.
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That direct relationship is what separates a true farm to table operation from a restaurant that simply slaps the phrase on a marketing page.
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The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.
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During its journey through the atmosphere over tens of miles, the asteroid collides with air molecules, and the incredible temperatures and pressure usually vaporize it.
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Chevalier, who’s running with the vocal support of Mayor Mamdani, attacks Espaillat as being too moderate and a supporter of Israel.
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But what if Iran’s proxy Hezbollah attacks Israel?
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Onaje died four days later — having suffered fatal brain hemorrhaging from multiple blows to his skull.
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Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
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One of the moments in the musical that caused the most laughter and claps from the audience was the final song, which mocks the idea of using violence as a form of protest rather than joining a movement or focusing on policy.
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There were the polite claps after good attacks by the Swiss, sarcastic whistles by the Qatari fans after their team again failed to mount a threat.
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Correctional Health Services, which administers addiction treatment programs in the jails, said more efforts are needed to prevent drugs from getting into the facilities.
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Deputies will continue to process individuals in custody at the South Placer and Auburn jails, officials said.
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Train collisions are relatively rare in Britain.
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At least two vehicle collisions involving ICE arrests have been reported in the Chicago area in the last month.
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“Slams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slams. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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