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
Before Blue Jays manager John Schneider refused to pitch to him, intentionally walking him a postseason record four times, Ohtani had already slugged two home runs and hit two doubles.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 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, 28 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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But, every once in a while, I’ll get smacked in the face by one.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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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 campaign touted 3 million doors knocked and 90,000 volunteers.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Lancers remained patient, chipping away until taking a 17-16 lead after three straight OLP errors, including Prior and Charlotte Wickstrand colliding on a ball, which knocked Wickstrand out for the set.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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After Zelina Vega slapped Rhodes, Aldis booked a non-title match between Rhodes and Black for the main event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The elder Ciattarelli slapped his forward with his right hand as his son, dressed in camouflage fatigues, approached for a hug.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Cavaliers appeared to be in good position to escape with the win in regulation after forward Evan Mobley hit an above-the-break three-pointer off an assist from forward De’Andre Hunter to give Cleveland a two-point advantage.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors said Chastain then used the flashlight to hit Raleigh in the head and mouth before leaving the area.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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In response, Delaware last March passed a law to make the state more alluring, to which Texas quickly counter-punched with an even friendlier law.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The woman punched the air with her umbrella.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Released on November 4, the 10-episode series was immediately slammed by critics, clocking a flat 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Throughout the shutdown, Republicans have slammed the high cost of the subsidies, calling them a relic of the pandemic-era and no longer needed.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
5 Nov. 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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Walpole got on the board first, scoring three seconds into the second quarter when Jack English pounded the ball into the end zone on third-and-goal from the one.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Without its dynamic starting quarterback, the Cougars were outpaced by visiting Inglewood, which pounded the rock in a 40-16 victory on Friday at Saddleback College.—
Zach Cavanagh,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Slugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slugged. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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