Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sledgehammered
Verb
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Johnson allegedly then stabbed her several times, according to Kearny Police, per the outlets.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025 -
During a confrontation, Bryant stabbed K9 Roam multiple times, police said.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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In a post-draft interview on the Bills’ flagship radio station WGR 550-AM, Beane lashed out at the hosts for criticizing his lack of attention to wide receiver throughout the offseason.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Andy lashed the feet tightly and then grabbed the loose end of the rope.—
Bob Cary,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Reed received help from his stablemate Bron Breakker, who speared everyone in his path, including Jimmy Uso through the barricade.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Reed and Breakker picked up a win after Breakker speared Jey and Jimmy through a table, and Reed hit a tsunami on Jey for the pinfall.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In July, the company estimated a $500 million hit related to tariff costs and slashed its guidance.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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Skull's throat was slashed three times from ear to ear.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Guerrero clubbed three home runs, including a huge grand slam in game two.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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Slowly, Tom and Robbie unwind the plot points we’ve already been clubbed over the head with.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What on earth sapped the confidence?—
Brad Evans,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Gertrude watched her brother alienate his friends, sapped of mental energy, and increasingly cantankerous.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The side led by Ronald Koeman had finished third in La Liga after being thrashed by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Mamdani, a democratic socialist and registered Democrat, thrashed the party establishment in New York City’s mayoral primary with his verve and his fierce commitment to making housing cheaper and childcare free.—
Harpers Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kickboxing robots flailed wildly before falling over, and some sprinters crashed into rivals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Aug. 2025
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On Sunday, Merrill flailed at two sliders in the dirt from Tyler Glasnow before looking at a third down the middle for strike three to strand a runner in the first inning.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Sledgehammered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sledgehammered. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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