Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucker punches
Verb
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Tamra Judge steps up to the line and, like Judge Dredd with hair extensions, knocks down two dozen or so targets in 27 seconds, seemingly without missing a shot.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When that doesn’t work, Murtagh decks him.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Virgin Voyages The adults-only cruise line decks its ships out for Halloween and features special activities on select October sailings.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two years out, the consensus rises modestly to $69, and to $77 five years from now, levels many independents say are too low to justify new drilling.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Much like traditional holiday countdowns, these calendars add daily excitement, encourage playful traditions, and give crafters of all skill levels a chance to get festive.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Your character kicks a lot more ass in this movie and fights back against the Strangers.—
William Earl,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Engineer kicks humanoid robot’s torso The engineer is also seen kicking the humanoid robot’s torso violently.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Htoo managed to wrestle the knife away from his attacker, but not before sustaining deep lacerations to his shoulder, neck and hands.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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If the fanbase for the book series is any indication, Mirren has a popular new franchise on her hands.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of that land where America dumps all its loose nuts?—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dexter steals Prater’s yacht and dumps his body bags in the New York Harbor, right in front of the Statue of Liberty.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Renegotiating a media rights deal while that acquisition is still pending may present a conflict of interest both sides would like to avoid.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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The conservative agenda opposing the rights of women to essential health care is organized and strategic.—
Mimi Zieman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Consistency builds trust and slashes audit drag.—
Jagbir Kaur,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Cherry picks up a knife and slashes Laura’s tires on the way out, for good measure.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Sucker punches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucker%20punches. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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