as in slapped
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he smacked the punching bag one final time before heading to the showers
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Recent Examples of smacked
The group has smacked around quarterbacks, tackled well and dominated most key areas but hasn’t taken the ball away like an elite defense.
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Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
We’re getting smacked around by teams by 30, 40 points.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
Topeka native DeLeye, who has played through a torn meniscus for the Wildcats since August and excelled through some struggles in the Final Four, collected nine kills and eight digs, while Lizzie Carr and Asia Thigpen smacked seven kills each.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Dec. 2025
Giles shouted as an orca’s fluke rose up and smacked the water’s surface.
—Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Once inside the cozy cottage, you'll be smacked with the pleasant aroma of toasty sourdough and Benton's bacon, mingling in perfect harmony with poached eggs.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
The blade smacked right into Fantilli’s mouth and nose, sending the third-year center to the ice.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Jaquan flew off and smacked headfirst into a wall.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
But, every once in a while, I’ll get smacked in the face by one.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
We’re getting smacked around by teams by 30, 40 points.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
Topeka native DeLeye, who has played through a torn meniscus for the Wildcats since August and excelled through some struggles in the Final Four, collected nine kills and eight digs, while Lizzie Carr and Asia Thigpen smacked seven kills each.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Dec. 2025
Giles shouted as an orca’s fluke rose up and smacked the water’s surface.
—Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Once inside the cozy cottage, you'll be smacked with the pleasant aroma of toasty sourdough and Benton's bacon, mingling in perfect harmony with poached eggs.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
The blade smacked right into Fantilli’s mouth and nose, sending the third-year center to the ice.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Jaquan flew off and smacked headfirst into a wall.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
But, every once in a while, I’ll get smacked in the face by one.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smacked
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Five players were booked during their defeat to Cameroon, including Foster, who slapped the linesman’s hand twice and screamed in his face in frustration over a decision.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Its tail slapped the surface of the water, marking la paiche’s territory.—
Noah Lederman,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Iowa then got three good looks from the three-point line in the final seconds but couldn't hit the tying shot.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Despite their franchise history dating back to the mid-70s (via Kansas City and Colorado), which includes essentially all of the highest-scoring era in league history, the New Jersey Devils have never had a player hit either of the game’s most basic offensive milestones.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wilson slammed Homeland Security officials for the shooting that came a day after a woman was fatally shot by immigration agents in Minneapolis.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many Democrats have slammed the administration's conclusions, arguing that the video does not appear to show the woman trying to hit officers.—
Maggie Vespa,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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Meta stock got whacked after CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the company's plan to spend about $71 billion on AI chips and other expenses in 2025.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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If Matt had wrecked his bike, broken his collarbone, or been whacked by a car, the decision would be easy.—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rowland also shared a video of Titan blowing out the candles on his Lakers birthday cake as his parents clapped in celebration.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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The television replay didn’t reveal which Patriot, if any, clapped.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Smacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smacked. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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