as in smacked
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
didn't sleep a wink all night because she was too busy swatting mosquitoes
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Recent Examples of swatted
As Victor Wembanyama swatted away another one of his shots, something dawned on Julian Champagnie.
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Though some book bans have been stalled or swatted down in the courts, stealthy removal campaigns continue.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
But Warren Buffett, the chairman of BNSF parent company Berkshire Hathaway, swatted away the rumors, indicating that the railroad would not make a buyout offer for CSX.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Davis swatted the potential game-winner.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Reed swatted the chair out of Jey’s hand, but Jey battled back.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In the eighth inning, Edwards swatted a three-run homer to right field.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Ewers started 0-4 and had the ball swatted out of his hands to set up a Chicago touchdown, one of two fumbles on his day.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Mims swatted Pollock's hand away, then stormed off.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Though some book bans have been stalled or swatted down in the courts, stealthy removal campaigns continue.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
But Warren Buffett, the chairman of BNSF parent company Berkshire Hathaway, swatted away the rumors, indicating that the railroad would not make a buyout offer for CSX.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Davis swatted the potential game-winner.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Reed swatted the chair out of Jey’s hand, but Jey battled back.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In the eighth inning, Edwards swatted a three-run homer to right field.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Ewers started 0-4 and had the ball swatted out of his hands to set up a Chicago touchdown, one of two fumbles on his day.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Mims swatted Pollock's hand away, then stormed off.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swatted
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All of the electricity, vibes and crash-the-establishment momentum that began when Deion smacked TCU in his first game as Colorado’s coach have evaporated behind nothing but losses.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the locker room, fellow pass-rusher extraordinaire Jonathon Cooper smacked Bonitto’s shoulders and bellowed his praises to a gaggle of reporters.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hitting left-handed against powerful Cleveland reliever Hunter Gaddis, Pérez slapped a single into right field to bring in two runs and turn another nailbiter into a comfortable 4-1 lead.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In a video posted just days before the competition started, Richter gets his butt slapped by his mentor.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While half-heartedly watching Napier against Miami, Stricklin accidentally knocked one of Marino’s letters out of place.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Guido has been a magnet for controversy; a decade earlier he had been knocked to the ground when the Pirates’ first baseman Randall Simon took a swing at him with his bat from the visitor’s dugout, causing both the Italian sausage and hot dog to fall.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The ball popped up in the air and Bolton was there to grab it, except he was hit by teammate Drue Tranquill.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hikers hit Goat Trail Hill 'n Dale Hiking Club will hike Thursday along the Goat Trail to Steel Creek on the Buffalo National River.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Howell punched and raped her before making off with her necklace, cellphone and purse, police said.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the clip, the employee, 66-year-old Thomas Schlage, is pushed to the ground and repeatedly punched.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And in a different year, with a different quarterback, the outcome was the same early in Monday night’s first quarter as Higgins pivoted to his back-shoulder and slammed to the turf with a 19-yard catch.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tatiana slammed the horn and floored the gas pedal, roaring into her backyard.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dart and Hart banged helmets on the play and, with Dart taking a moment to catch his breath, he was sent for a concussion exam by the spotter in the booth.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Opposition lawmakers banged their hands on their tables, pushing the speaker to cut short the debate on the government program.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One 14 month old tester happily clapped and wiggled along to the songs—a feature that can be adjusted as needed.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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But as he was carted off the field, the 31-year-old clapped his hands to acknowledge the crowd and smiled widely.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Swatted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swatted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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