1
as in smacked
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
thumped the desk with his hand as he delivered his speech
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as in pounded
to strike repeatedly
playfully knocked his younger brother down and began to thump him with a foam bat
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Recent Examples of thumped
Detroit thumped Chicago 52-21 one week after a season-opening loss to Green Bay.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
But keep in mind the Sharks had beaten the Colorado Avalanche in overtime one day earlier, and thumped the New Jersey Devils in the same building earlier this week.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
There, Fonseca thumped 29 winners to see off Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final, while his average forehand speed was clocked at 81 miles per hour.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Almanza has steadily gotten more comfortable back at the helm, and now has his Bobcats on the verge of claiming a playoff berth as Byron Nelson thumped Northwest ISD rival Justin Northwest 41-3 in a District 4-6A game Friday at Northwest ISD Stadium.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Before the Chiefs thumped the Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chargers suffered their first loss of the season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The quarterback had been thumped to the turf repeatedly and bounced back to his feet repeatedly.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
Cal thumped the Beavers, whacked Texas Southern and outlasted Minnesota.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
The music thumped away, though at reduced volume, the bats performed their acrobatics over the pool, the hash pipe glowed, people began to yawn.
—T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
But keep in mind the Sharks had beaten the Colorado Avalanche in overtime one day earlier, and thumped the New Jersey Devils in the same building earlier this week.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
There, Fonseca thumped 29 winners to see off Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final, while his average forehand speed was clocked at 81 miles per hour.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Almanza has steadily gotten more comfortable back at the helm, and now has his Bobcats on the verge of claiming a playoff berth as Byron Nelson thumped Northwest ISD rival Justin Northwest 41-3 in a District 4-6A game Friday at Northwest ISD Stadium.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Before the Chiefs thumped the Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chargers suffered their first loss of the season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The quarterback had been thumped to the turf repeatedly and bounced back to his feet repeatedly.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
Cal thumped the Beavers, whacked Texas Southern and outlasted Minnesota.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
The music thumped away, though at reduced volume, the bats performed their acrobatics over the pool, the hash pipe glowed, people began to yawn.
—T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumped
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But, every once in a while, I’ll get smacked in the face by one.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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With that, Kirk smacked a grounder to shortstop Mookie Betts who stepped on second base, throwing to Freeman at first for the final two outs.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Walpole got on the board first, scoring three seconds into the second quarter when Jack English pounded the ball into the end zone on third-and-goal from the one.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Without its dynamic starting quarterback, the Cougars were outpaced by visiting Inglewood, which pounded the rock in a 40-16 victory on Friday at Saddleback College.—
Zach Cavanagh,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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After Zelina Vega slapped Rhodes, Aldis booked a non-title match between Rhodes and Black for the main event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The elder Ciattarelli slapped his forward with his right hand as his son, dressed in camouflage fatigues, approached for a hug.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some even licked the candy to soften it -- a trick used by contestants in the show.—
Hakyung Kate Lee,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Napkins were crumpled; plates were licked.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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The campaign touted 3 million doors knocked and 90,000 volunteers.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Lancers remained patient, chipping away until taking a 17-16 lead after three straight OLP errors, including Prior and Charlotte Wickstrand colliding on a ball, which knocked Wickstrand out for the set.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Picking sweet Julie mangoes from the big tree in the front yard of my childhood home; going to the beach where my late brother tried (and failed) to teach me to swim; visiting relatives during the summer in the very areas that were now being lashed by rain and wind.—
Grace White,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Vargas floated groups of migrants across the informal border crossing between Guatemala and Mexico on a makeshift raft made from wooden boards lashed to fat inner tubes.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Released on November 4, the 10-episode series was immediately slammed by critics, clocking a flat 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Throughout the shutdown, Republicans have slammed the high cost of the subsidies, calling them a relic of the pandemic-era and no longer needed.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cherry already has a soft spot for Biancani, never mind the grueling conditioning, including countless hours of running that whipped the Hornets into shape.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ovechkin gathered the puck on his forehand, quickly turned it over to his backhand and whipped it into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Thumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumped. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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