slapped

past tense of slap
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of slapped While outlining the details of Clancy's suicide attempt, Reddington slapped a quarter on the table and addressed the prosecutors in what appeared to be a direct challenge to the state. Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 Over the years, the United States has slapped Iran with countless sanctions targeting its banking system, shipping companies, oil industry and military. Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Canada notably slapped a 50% tariff on American steel and aluminum, doubling the current rate. Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 After he’s randomly slapped by multiple women, Barney commandeers Ted and Marshall’s March Madness bracket to figure out which of his past conquests is sabotaging his love life. Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026 After making the grab, Allen celebrated briefly, then slapped hands with Delane. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 With two outs, Cronenworth slapped a single to left field, and Xander Bogaerts tried to score from second. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 William Contreras singled, and left fielder Randy Arozarena's throw to the plate easily beat Bauers, who slapped at catcher Cal Raleigh's mitt on his slide. ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 After Bobby Valli, the Four Season singer’s brother, recently posted a Facebook message announcing the ailing Frankie’s retirement, the 92-year-old pop icon slapped back. Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slapped
Verb
  • Ted Hurst smacked him on the helmet, but Delane kept his cool and did not respond.
    Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • When the Oakland pitcher delivered his slider, Perez smacked the ball to left field down the foul line.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The charges against Gao relate to artistic works that China's authorities claim insulted revolutionary figures, including a 2009 statue called Mao’s Guilt, which shows the former leader and founder of modern China as kneeling in repentance.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The charges against Gao relate to artistic works that China’s authorities claim insulted revolutionary figures, including a 2009 statue called Mao’s Guilt, which shows the former leader and founder of modern China as kneeling in repentance.
    Huizhong Wu, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But their rookie linebacker extended his arms, threw out a hand and knocked the ball free from London’s grasp.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • When the group decided to move the party to a house nearby, Pysher walked there alone and mistakenly knocked on the wrong door.
    Tom Hanson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Patterson indicated he wasn’t offended when the Dolphins signed Gonzalez as competition.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The question that has been most persistently posed by the press—whether M is based on Cusk’s real-life acquaintance Natalie Portman, who is reportedly offended by the implication—has an answer as obvious as the very line of inquiry is tedious.
    Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Egyptian government also slammed the new Israeli tenders and called on the international community to stop the plans.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The helicopter slammed into the ground, killing all three in a fiery crash.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The victim's wife, who asked to be identified only by her first name, Marlene, and did not want her face shown, said she was outraged by what happened.
    Peter D'Oench, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The disaster left Boyle Heights wrapped in a cloud of severe odor, pest infestations and potentially toxic air, leaving the community outraged over ongoing cleanup delays.
    Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The student also punched the guard in the head, according to the statement.
    Kathy McCormack, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The 49ers’ defensive highlight came when Warner, of course, punched a ball free from tight end David Njoku.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Dramatic footage shows a torrent of water hitting at the Nepal-China border.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Parton earned dozens of top 10 country hits, and her professional ambitions grew along with her career.
    Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Slapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slapped. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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