sucker punches 1 of 2

plural of sucker punch

sucker punches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sucker punch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucker punches
Noun
  • In your view, are the biggest risks from AI systems themselves or from the humans deploying them, the possibility of AI in the hands of rogue actors is particularly concerning here.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Ten members of the pool raised their hands with three admitting to having some knowledge of King.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The Court of International Trade knocks down a new global levy.
    Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
  • At one moment, the grandmother’s car knocks down an animal, maybe a goat, leaving it mortally wounded.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The executive director of Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, Cassie Schwerner, said her family has followed voting rights through their ups and downs.
    Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • The march stems from the violent 1969 police raid of the Stonewall Inn that catalyzed the gay rights movement at a time when many people who were LGBTQIA+ hid their identity.
    Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Tour The Decorations At The Davis Mansion The Davis Mansion is a beautiful example of Greek Revival architecture that's worth visiting any time of year, but particularly at the holidays when the staff decks the halls with festive displays.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
  • From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Strengthening the muscles in your legs and around your knees can help reduce knee pain.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
  • Durant bumped knees with a teammate during Wednesday’s practice in Houston and couldn’t move his knee well during pregame testing, Udoka said.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Tornado levels homes in Enid, Oklahoma Residents of Enid, Oklahoma, are surveying the damage on Friday after a massive tornado ripped through the city on Thursday night.
    Jack Moore, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This is sending shivers down the spines of regular Democrats, who now sheepishly admit the party has been turned over to the left-wing loons.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • The warning that exuberant investors might not be quite rational sent temporary shivers through global stock markets.
    Scott Horsley, NPR, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Mars moving into Gemini kicks you out of the hibernation phase and into full throttle action.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • Once a campaign goes live, HubSpot Marketing Hub kicks into gear, with the dashboard handling standard metrics like bounces, unsubscribes, and individual contact open tracking.
    Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
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