as in smacked
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
she got so angry that she slugged the back of the chair and knocked it over
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Recent Examples of slugged
Dodgers still aren’t hitting homers like last year Here’s the thing about the Dodgers’ World Series run a year ago — it was fueled by their bullpen but was predicated on an offense that churned out runs and slugged their way through October.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Ohtani slugged three home runs while limiting the Brewers to two hits in six-plus innings, striking out 10.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman, who slugged 31 home runs, was named a finalist for the National League Silver Slugger Award on Wednesday.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
The Angels superstar slugged the 400th homer of his career, punctuating a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night at Coors Field.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh has slugged his way into the history books.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Rizzo played in 155 games, slugged 32 home runs, drove in 109, won the Gold Glove and the Platinum Glove.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That finally changed Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves when Tucker slugged a go-ahead three-run homer off left-hander Joey Wentz in the third inning.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Ohtani slugged three home runs while limiting the Brewers to two hits in six-plus innings, striking out 10.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman, who slugged 31 home runs, was named a finalist for the National League Silver Slugger Award on Wednesday.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
The Angels superstar slugged the 400th homer of his career, punctuating a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night at Coors Field.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh has slugged his way into the history books.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Rizzo played in 155 games, slugged 32 home runs, drove in 109, won the Gold Glove and the Platinum Glove.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That finally changed Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves when Tucker slugged a go-ahead three-run homer off left-hander Joey Wentz in the third inning.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slugged
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With that, Kirk smacked a grounder to shortstop Mookie Betts who stepped on second base, throwing to Freeman at first for the final two outs.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The incidents were the latest to occur in the area since mid-September, when North Carolina’s east coast started being smacked by strong winds and surf waves.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Kelly was fired Sunday, one day after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M dropped the Tigers to 5-3 and all but knocked them out of the College Football Playoff race.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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My husband was against the window and felt a pop that actually knocked our door from the frame.—
George Solis,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Immediately afterwards, Usiripalli allegedly turned toward a female passenger to his left and slapped her with his hand.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The two 14-year-olds were charged as adults, but the case against Davis remained in juvenile court, which slapped him with an 18-month sentence for robbery.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Shein—a global fast-fashion juggernaut headquartered in Singapore—was mere days away from opening its first physical store in Paris, inside the BHV Marais department store, when the news hit.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rojas, a light-hitting infielder, hit an unexpected home run in the ninth inning of Game Seven to tie it and force extra innings, when the Dodgers won it.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Things reached a nadir in December 2023 when Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca stormed onto the pitch at the end of a game and punched a referee, Halil Umut Meler, in the head.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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Phoenix police have offered two accounts of what happened the night a pair of off-duty officers stood by as a man was fatally punched outside a downtown club.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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An associate professor of environmental sciences at Tulane University in New Orleans, Nicole Gasparini, also slammed Landry's proposal on the left-wing social media app.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the weeks since the history-making feat was announced, several right-wing figures and conservative commentators have slammed Roc Nation, the NFL, and Apple Music’s decision to have one of the most successful artists of all time headline one of the most prestigious music events of all time.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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But the road was rocky and flush with frustration as Minnesota repeatedly banged its head on the wall over the first five months of the regular season.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Oct. 2025
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McPherson’s kick banged off the crossbar of the goal post and went through the uprights.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Thomas was pounded by two Tustin defenders on a run to the left as Thomas tried to get into the end zone.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Ukraine is being pounded by a barrage of Russian strikes across the country, including a drone strike on a kindergarten in its second-largest city, Kharkiv.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Slugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slugged. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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