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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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2
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
Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … ‘BRAZEN LIES’ – Foreign ministry slams Greta Thunberg's 'ludicrous' claims after Gaza flotilla arrest.
—FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The charging bear slams against the car as the door closes, swiping at the space where the man's head was moments before.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The driver is told to back off so there’s enough space to stop the truck in time on the rain-slick road if the lead car suddenly slams on its brakes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Sep. 2025
The steep new parking surcharge slams the brakes on that, hitting both visitors and the workers who would have served them.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Except Steven gets in a car wreck in episode two of season three, and trauma slams Belly and Jeremiah back together.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
About 10 minutes in, viewers can see the moment the car slams into the side of the building.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
On Thursday, the Mexican American rap star dropped the video, which slams Trump supporters, with Rolling Stone.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Sinner and Alcaraz have split the last eight slams evenly between them, and what that means depends on how closely someone follows the sport.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Sinner and Alcaraz have won the last eight slams with a perfect split of 4-4.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The top 104 singles players in the rankings get automatic entry into the four slams.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
Build a heavily-armored door that slams shut via a trigger and control panel, and get ready to battle with the rotating turret.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … ‘BRAZEN LIES’ – Foreign ministry slams Greta Thunberg's 'ludicrous' claims after Gaza flotilla arrest.
—FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The charging bear slams against the car as the door closes, swiping at the space where the man's head was moments before.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The driver is told to back off so there’s enough space to stop the truck in time on the rain-slick road if the lead car suddenly slams on its brakes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Sep. 2025
The steep new parking surcharge slams the brakes on that, hitting both visitors and the workers who would have served them.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Except Steven gets in a car wreck in episode two of season three, and trauma slams Belly and Jeremiah back together.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
About 10 minutes in, viewers can see the moment the car slams into the side of the building.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
On Thursday, the Mexican American rap star dropped the video, which slams Trump supporters, with Rolling Stone.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
And Lutz ultimately slices 42-yard than slams into left upright.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Sinner and Alcaraz have split the last eight slams evenly between them, and what that means depends on how closely someone follows the sport.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Sinner and Alcaraz have won the last eight slams with a perfect split of 4-4.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The top 104 singles players in the rankings get automatic entry into the four slams.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slams
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In response, the man quickly gets into the backseat of a nearby car and shuts the door.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Israel has controlled the bridge since that war and shuts it on religious holidays, or because of security concerns.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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The cilantro is key because its chlorophyllic sharpness slaps the stupor out of the starchy beans.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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Richter asks before leaning on a chair upside down as Slater slaps his butt again.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Family drama collides with environmental urgency.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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That framing matters because inference is where AI collides with day-to-day usage.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The monkey’s genitals are burned with a candle, and it is placed in a cage with a mongoose, which attacks it.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Oct. 2025
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But together a picture emerges of a long-standing movement eager to stop anyone who attacks a principle or personality its adherents hold dear.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Hockey players aren’t known for being shy about fighting over different plays on the ice, but Wayne Gretzky and his current compatriots have learned not to come to blows.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rancorous debate in the GOTW meeting room as the panel nearly came to blows, with Broncos-Eagles supporters threatening a walkout as Bucs-Seahawks advocates were kicking over chairs.—
Greg Cote
October 2,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Owen Wilson’s Stick has been renewed for a second season; the news was likely received to just mild golf claps among the online golfing community.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bounces reporter Ben Rothenberg noted that the president received some claps as well.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Juan Pappier, the deputy Americas director at Human Rights Watch, says that currently there are 89 foreign nationals imprisoned in Venezuelan jails, from countries that include Colombia, Spain, Argentina, France and the Czech Republic.—
Manuel Rueda,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Israel is also set to release Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails, as part of the truce and in return for hostages.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
3 Oct. 2025
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As a report from Gizmodo explains, this is the name given to the portion of the belt made up of asteroids small enough to be involved in frequent collisions and dynamical ejections.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Four pedestrians were killed in collisions last year in the city.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Slams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slams. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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