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verb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spank
Noun
  • Together, the group dives into everything from Travis Kelce's slap incident to bold predictions for Monday Night Football.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • That’s a nice surprise for those of us who are tired of pretending that rocking chairs and flickering flashlights were ever scary — but a brutal slap in the face for anyone still taking these con-artist ghost busters seriously.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Chiefs crushed the Patriots that night, winning 41-14 at Arrowhead Stadium and Brady was benched after the Chiefs smacked him down.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Pinch-hitters Agustín Ramírez and Eric Wagaman then smacked consecutive RBI singles to deliver the Marlins their first lead of the series.
    Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Bass-heavy tracks carry plenty of thump while vocals still sound crisp, and the companion app gives you real control over the EQ.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
  • And the thump, thump, thumping of her brother’s hands pounding a heavy bag.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Arkansas held a 16-point lead in the second half against Texas Tech, but the Red Raiders rallied to win 85-83 in overtime to secure a trip to the Elite Eight and knock the Razorbacks out of the tournament.
    Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Such a move would not only disrupt the 170 million Americans who use the app but also deal a major blow to the creator economy, which relies heavily on TikTok for income and audience growth.
    Katie Salcius, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Losing wing-back Liberato Cacace — so impressive alongside Callum Doyle down that flank at Millwall a fortnight ago — to injury was a huge blow.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This prompted an intervention from the speaker, who banged his gavel multiple times.
    Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • When Weimers went on to give up his remaining speaking time for a moment of silence, Vice President Katarina Barley cut him off, sparking desk-banging protests from right-wing lawmakers in the chamber.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In the hit series Severance, Tillman plays a manager at Lumon Industries, where employees have implants that enable them to become one person at work and transform into a totally different person outside of work.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Bobby Hart, a songwriter who co-wrote some of the greatest hits of the Monkees, and a performer in his own right who made the top 10 as a member of the duo Boyce and Hart, died Wednesday at age 86.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The tight end completed a pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a 37-yard score in the fourth quarter and whipped out some moves in the end zone to celebrate.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • People also experimented with brown sugar, oat milk, or whipped foam to mimic the cookie’s sweetness and texture.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Spank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spank. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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