as in slap
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a quick spank to the child's bottom for disobedience
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Noun
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Some of those bombardments have come immediately after Putin talked with Trump on the phone in what can only be categorized as a deliberate slap in the face.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025 -
After hopping on stage for an infamous moment at the 2022 Academy Awards, Will Smith has hopped the pond to rap about the slap heard 'round the world.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
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At one point, an overhead bin popped open and a few unbuckled passengers smacked their head on the ceiling.—
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
6 Aug. 2025
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Sitting down with IndieWire, smack in the middle of their getting ready process for World of Wonder’s FYC Pride Event on June 6 in Los Angeles, Season 17 queens Onya Nurve and Jewels Sparkles said the key to harnessing that legacy was having fun.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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Though the latter can play third base, both are primarily generating interest, however much might be out there, for their ability to add some thump to a contending team's lineup.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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The wolf was quite literally at the door of the blue house on Highway 49 in Sierra County, tearing apart an elk on the front porch as the college-age son of the owner sat alone inside, listening to the thumps and snarls and hoping the latch was secure.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Linear Networks revenue fell 15% to $2.27 billion and operating income declined 28% to $697 million driven by the Star India transaction that knocked international revenue down by 58%.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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The decline threatens to push record beef prices even higher, with tariffs limiting importers’ ability to soften the blow.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Postal Savings Bank, established in 1911, softened the blow of the Great Depression for millions, before being killed by the big banks in 1967.—
Mark Dimondstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images More news: Stephen A Smith Goes Off on Wild Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Take Love apparently tore the ligament after banging his hand on a helmet during a sack.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Eckhardt continued reading her statement while Campbell attempted to stop her several times before banging the gavel.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Eagleson gave up six hits; reliever Leah Michalowski, who came in in the fifth inning with two outs, allowed two hits and gave up two runs.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
6 Aug. 2025
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Tyler Rogers — one of the marquee relievers the Mets acquired before last week’s trade deadline — surrendered three hits in the seventh inning, including a two-out, go-ahead RBI single to Steven Kwan that proved to be the game-winner.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The girl was allegedly burned with hot water, beaten and whipped, according to the outlets, citing probable cause documents from local police.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that’s even before his lighthouse keeper character whips out a delightfully goofy Scottish accent or a series of minimal but masterful props.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Spank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spank. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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