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
But, every once in a while, I’ll get smacked in the face by one.
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
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
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
So the team that smacked the Miami Dolphins around 33-8 in the season opener owns the best record in the NFL?
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Machitar, however, just smacked the coach playfully on the shoulder.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
However, Daulton Varsho, who has been another clutch Blue Jays hitter throughout the postseason, smacked a single to center to score Springer to knot the game at one apiece.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Until Walter [Platz] smacked me in the head.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Their best chance against him came in the first inning when Kyle Schwarber smacked a one-out double to right.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
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
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
So the team that smacked the Miami Dolphins around 33-8 in the season opener owns the best record in the NFL?
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Machitar, however, just smacked the coach playfully on the shoulder.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
However, Daulton Varsho, who has been another clutch Blue Jays hitter throughout the postseason, smacked a single to center to score Springer to knot the game at one apiece.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Until Walter [Platz] smacked me in the head.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Their best chance against him came in the first inning when Kyle Schwarber smacked a one-out double to right.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smacked
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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 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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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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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
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
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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 12 Nov. 2025.
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