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
Within seconds, Perez smacked a cellphone out of the man's hand, swung at his head and tackled him to the ground.
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Sheridan Hendrix, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
After accepting a cross-ice pass from Ryan McDonagh, Kucherov smacked a one-timer from outside the right faceoff dot over Swayman’s glove, tying the score at 5-5.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Scientists have long debated whether dinosaurs were in decline before an asteroid smacked the Earth 66 million years ago, causing mass extinction.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Stout yelled at Valkyrie about going to the bathroom several times on Saturday and smacked the girl at least twice, the mother told police.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Often, though, the clutter is the point, and you’re smacked with temperamental textures that channel the flippant streak of plunderphonics.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 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
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
Sheridan Hendrix, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
After accepting a cross-ice pass from Ryan McDonagh, Kucherov smacked a one-timer from outside the right faceoff dot over Swayman’s glove, tying the score at 5-5.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Scientists have long debated whether dinosaurs were in decline before an asteroid smacked the Earth 66 million years ago, causing mass extinction.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Stout yelled at Valkyrie about going to the bathroom several times on Saturday and smacked the girl at least twice, the mother told police.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Often, though, the clutter is the point, and you’re smacked with temperamental textures that channel the flippant streak of plunderphonics.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smacked
Verb
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Beware of the word ‘spread’ slapped across anything passing itself off as pimento cheese.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The league also slapped the Pistons’ Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart with suspensions.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cooper went up for a fast-break dunk and Jamerson knocked him to the floor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In his complaint, Rodriguez alleges the punch from Garcia knocked him unconscious.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As former agent and cap expert Joel Corry told me, the amount that Ross agrees to pay of Tagovailoa’s 2026 salary (for a new team) would not have much effect on his Dolphins’ dead money cap hit provided the trade is made after June 1.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some of the students at Naperville North tried to mimic the coach’s actions, working on their technique, while other appeared to be more focused on hitting the ball to their friend as hard as possible.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bigger fish slammed prey in a shallow pool next to the bank.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Sherrill slammed the political back-and-forth, pointing out all the money spent on legal fees for a project Congress already approved.—
Alice Gainer,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Witnesses said LaBeouf was thrown out of the bar for being aggressive, then punched someone several times outside.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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When police intervened, multiple arrests were made, including a student who allegedly punched an officer, which required staples in the officer’s head to treat, according to police.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Anthropic’s lunchroom, downstairs, was where Claude banged its head against walls in real life.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Saturday in the Battle at the Bay at Mission Bay High School, the last big event before the end of the regular season, Montgomery fell behind by 17 points, went on a 16-0 run, and then lost 57-56 to Steele Canyon when a desperation last-second shot banged off the rim.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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When players from the United States and Czechia whacked their sticks on the ice in unison during warmups, the sound rattled out like a shot.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Walker is making $20 million this season and whacked a team-leading 27 home runs in 2025.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chock and Bates, sitting next to the kiss-and-cry in white arm chairs reserved for the current leaders, clapped politely.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the meeting, people in attendance clapped, responded to comments being made by council members, and at times prompted Ross to order attendees to quiet down.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Smacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smacked. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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