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noun

Definition of sucker punchnext
as in body blow

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sucker punch

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verb

as in to knock down

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Recent Examples of sucker punch
Verb
To control them and tool them apply a growth regulator called sucker punch to the suckers. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 At the time, Connor Lockwood’s elbow injury felt like a sucker punch. — Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 The State of the Union speeches of his recent predecessors have also been filled, as this one was, with sucker punches thrown at the opposition party. — Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026 Tucker had a different take, saying that Fletcher was trying to sucker punch him. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sucker punch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucker punch
  1. body blow
  2. knock down
  3. left
  4. fell
  5. rabbit punch
  6. deck
  7. right
  8. cream
Noun
  • The old guard of the Democratic Party suffered another body blow when three socialist congressional candidates in New York with anti-Israel platforms swept to victory, lurching the party even further to the left.
    — Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 25 June 2026
  • But for Sean Buchan, a co-owner of Cerebral Brewing, the Aurora phase could amount to a second economic body blow.
    — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 11 May 2026
Definition of body blow
Verb
  • When the opportunity arrives, Graves always seems to be in the correct position to knock down an open 3-pointer, deflect an opponent’s pass, grab a loose ball or snag a rebound.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
  • With this World Cup and its even bigger numbers, overwhelming media coverage and an American team that actually came with expectations, doors were knocked down.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of knock down
Noun
  • Criticism from the political left was, predictably, swift and intense.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • And as November approaches, more contours of the Democratic platform on what to do about it are taking shape, staking out a position that borrows from both the left and the right.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of left
Verb
  • But the traps that felled Starmer lurk in most issues Burnham must tackle.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Spain came into the game unbeaten in 36 games and took the lead from the penalty spot when Lucas Digne swung a leg without looking and felled Lamine Yamal.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of fell
Noun
  • Before your boss could match dance steps to the music, his opponent was already kicking him in the groin and throwing rabbit punches.
    — Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Definition of rabbit punch
Verb
  • Today nearly all redwood purchased in stores for decking and other construction is second- or third-growth redwood.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Evoke the spirit of Nantucket with a table decked in nautical blues and white.
    — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Definition of deck
Noun
  • What to know Hoisington’s top issues include public education, workers’ rights and healthcare.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Red pandas Ruby, right and Raj, left at the Santa Barbara Zoo.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 July 2026
Definition of right
Verb
  • In either event, Potempa says to finish with an anti-frizz spray or cream for a smooth, day-to-night style.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026
  • Improving Savory Dishes Froth milk or cream into soups like tomato bisque or butternut squash soup for an elegant presentation.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of cream

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