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
So began another all-timer in OKC, as the Bruins slugged a game-tying long ball one out from defeat.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The final price landed more than ten times above its high estimate after 10 bidders slugged it out for six full minutes.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
In 2007, the Red Sox and Cleveland — then the Indians — slugged it out for the American League pennant.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Cordova has slugged seven home runs and driven in 31.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
In May, the Rockies have slugged only 15 homers, tied with the D-Backs for the third fewest.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
In that game, the Eagles slugged eight home runs.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Kendall Yarnell slugged a solo home run — her 15th of the season — in the top of the fourth inning to push the lead to 7-1.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The Lakers slugged their way through a defensive battle against the Houston Rockets in the first round, but their offense started lagging midway through the series.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The final price landed more than ten times above its high estimate after 10 bidders slugged it out for six full minutes.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
In 2007, the Red Sox and Cleveland — then the Indians — slugged it out for the American League pennant.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Cordova has slugged seven home runs and driven in 31.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
In May, the Rockies have slugged only 15 homers, tied with the D-Backs for the third fewest.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
In that game, the Eagles slugged eight home runs.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Kendall Yarnell slugged a solo home run — her 15th of the season — in the top of the fourth inning to push the lead to 7-1.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The Lakers slugged their way through a defensive battle against the Houston Rockets in the first round, but their offense started lagging midway through the series.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slugged
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Tech infielder Alex Hernandez, who starred in the ACC championship game last weekend, smacked a game-tying two-run homer before an out was recorded in the bottom of the frame.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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In a 3-2 second-round win against La Costa Canyon, Point Loma smacked two solo homers in the bottom of the seventh.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The committee’s volunteers knocked on more than 32,000 doors, made more than 50,000 calls and distributed more than 1,200 yard signs, according to Andrew Kim from the Yes on Measure V Davis ground team.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Arizona State upset Texas in the first game, as Kavan was uncharacteristically knocked around for eight hits and three earned runs across five innings.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Rojas slapped a single up the middle to put the Royals ahead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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According to the affidavit, another pupil was allegedly slapped in the face three times.—
Ben Brachfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The Rockies’ Kyle Karros hit an opposite-field line drive that carried to the right-field warning track, but Lee tracked down the potential extra-base hit on the run, then crashed into the chain-link portion of the fence.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The hitting coaches have been really emphasizing it.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Among those arrested was a woman who allegedly punched a police officer.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Emily Dunn then responded with a goal for Walpole, but Duxbury punched right back via the stick of Emma Prouty.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Additionally, Wallen was also slammed by several local figures.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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Without hesitation, Towns drove past the 7-4 unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, and slammed home a finish.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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The small, but spirited, Peruvian fan group in the north stands banged its drums and waved flags, finally able to be part of the party.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Founders of Avatech’s mentee companies, seated in front of their laptops, clapped and banged their hands on tables to the distinctive stomp-stomp-clap beat of the song as an electric guitar wailed.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Hull pounded his fourth double of the game, prompting mass hysteria from the 3,913 Tar Heel fans and ultimate heartbreak in the other dugout.—
Alan Cole,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Every stretch had brought its own challenges, but these past few days had been especially brutal, the crewmembers fording streams, inching through hub-deep mud, sleeping in the car, dodging hail under rubber blankets, catching a night’s rest at a farmhouse as violent rain pounded the roof.—
Eric Moskowitz,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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“Slugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slugged. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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