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
  • Brady House smacked a three-run homer, Jackson Kent pitched seven innings of one-run ball to earn his first major league win and the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Miami Marlins 9-2 on Friday.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In last fall’s season-opener, the Irish smacked Chicago Christian 47-6.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 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
  • Petersen said Unite Here had the largest ground operation of any union in the state during primaries in June and knocked on more than 300,000 doors.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Valero estimated earlier this month that wars in Iran and Ukraine had knocked about 5 million barrels per day of capacity offline.
    Luke Fountain, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Goebel later emphasized that the maze was not meant to endorse everything Kirk said or did, nor dismiss concerns from people offended by some of his remarks.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Emirati leaders became deeply offended when Washington promptly billed them for that assistance.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In January, just days after the Bears’ magical 2025 dream run ended with a playoff loss, Poles was thrilled when Johnson slammed the back cover on that season and ordered everyone to start working for 2026.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The helicopter was on a training mission and hovering just feet above the grass next to the runway when the plane slammed into it.
    Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • To the casual YouTube viewer, these would look like unconnected videos from political news creators outraged by events happening in cities led by Democrats.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • When police officers in Oklahoma admitted to using electro-shock gloves to subdue two students over the 2025-2026 school year, the community was rightfully outraged.
    Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The detainee said Seenaraine punched Rodriguez in the face after guards moved him to another part of the detention center.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • DuBose questions the allegation that Fields’ sucker-punched his teammate.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Throw it on over a swimsuit before hitting the beach, or accessorize it with a belt and some sunnies for a laid-back, yet polished, ensemble.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The American military undertook fresh strikes against Iran, hitting air defense and radar system targets.
    Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Slapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slapped. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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