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
That tension is swatted at in the film, but only perfunctorily.
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Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Brent Bramnick, who is representing Niotis’ family, told Fox News Digital that the suspect allegedly swatted the family's home in Cranford, New Jersey, twice in September.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The Wild finally offered some push-back on the scoreboard on a second period power play, when Kirill Kaprizov’s shot was knocked down by the Columbus goalie’s shoulder save, but Boldy swatted in the loose puck, bringing the crowd back to life.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
When Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw noted apprehension by some that the Ellisons are in league with the president and MAGA on a certain media track, the Par CEO swatted the topic away decisively.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
As Victor Wembanyama swatted away another one of his shots, something dawned on Julian Champagnie.
—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
Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Brent Bramnick, who is representing Niotis’ family, told Fox News Digital that the suspect allegedly swatted the family's home in Cranford, New Jersey, twice in September.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The Wild finally offered some push-back on the scoreboard on a second period power play, when Kirill Kaprizov’s shot was knocked down by the Columbus goalie’s shoulder save, but Boldy swatted in the loose puck, bringing the crowd back to life.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
When Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw noted apprehension by some that the Ellisons are in league with the president and MAGA on a certain media track, the Par CEO swatted the topic away decisively.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
As Victor Wembanyama swatted away another one of his shots, something dawned on Julian Champagnie.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swatted
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However, Daulton Varsho, who has been another clutch Blue Jays hitter throughout the postseason, smacked a single to center to score Springer to knot the game at one apiece.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The previous year, another Hall of Famer, Dave Winfield, smacked the series-winning double in the top of the 11th inning of Game 6 against the Braves at old Atlanta Fulton-County Stadium.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Honda has slapped a £10,599 MSRP (US$14,180) for the CB1000F in the UK market.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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Branch slapped the helmeted head of Kansas City wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster after Detroit’s 30-17 loss at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Dončić channeled his competitive rage against the team that knocked him out of the playoffs a season ago.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Allen told the hearing that Sessions knocked glasses off a table and that his friends had asked a waiter not to serve him any more drinks.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The online education company, founded 20 years ago, has been hit by the rise of generative AI software tools, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, which have become increasingly popular among students.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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October 28, 2025 Ohtani hit his second home run of the night in the seventh inning to tie the matchup at five against the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The group punched and hit the employee repeatedly, banged on the car and pulled on the doors demanding the vehicle, according to prosecutors.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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But then came the altercation, in which Philadelphia midfielder Jesus Bueno batted Zaha’s hand down in the middle of the pitch and Zaha responded with an open-handed push to Bueno’s face, and Bueno of course went down to the ground as if he had been punched by Mike Tyson.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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And one of them slammed my face into the subway grates and knocked my tooth out.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Most recently, Hurricane Nicole slammed into Florida as a Category 1 in early November 2022 and Hurricane Zeta smashed into Louisiana as a Category 3 in late October 2020.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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McPherson’s kick banged off the crossbar of the goal post and went through the uprights.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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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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Many in the crowd of nearly 200 people clapped to the tempo and swayed to the beat.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Will Vest bit his nails, Tarik Skubal clapped and cheered.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Swatted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swatted. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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