trounce

verb

ˈtrau̇n(t)s How to pronounce trounce (audio)
Definition of trouncenext
as in to overcome
to defeat by a large margin our candidate trounced her opponent in the election, winning with 76% of the vote

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Recent Examples of trounce Last year, the NFL trounced the NBA in the Christmas Day ratings, even with many of the league’s high-profile talents such as Patrick Mahomes not featuring due to injury. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 Morrisey won the plurality in the Republican primary and went on to trounce his Democratic opponent in the general election. — Henry Culvyhouse, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2026 This year’s show was trounced by the first Monday Night Football game of the year between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos on ESPN. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Mansfield Timberview trounces Burleson Mansfield Timberview made another argument as to why it should be considered a state title contender. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trounce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trounce
  1. overcome
  2. bury
  3. beat
  4. annihilate
  5. rout
  6. whip
  7. throw
  8. upset
Verb
  • Experts who are part of consultations expect the new policy to lay down clear and consistent rules, which will also help the industry overcome challenges around land acquisition and simplify a fragmented approval process.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The song addresses overcoming adversity and using others’ doubts to fuel your passion.
    — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • But there’s a hopeful note buried under the harrowing descriptions.
    — Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Once operations are fully underway, workers will bury up to 60 canisters per year.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of bury
Verb
  • For founders sitting atop a mountain of stock, that beats selling shares, paying tax, and then giving away the cash.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The defense has exceeded expectations and continues to cement itself as a top-20, maybe even a top-15 defense, while the offense remains a disappointment, even after beating the Bears (4-2, 2-1).
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of beat
Verb
  • Hell, Ella Langley has been annihilating the Billboard charts lately.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Atlanta roughed up the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau, then annihilated the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of annihilate
Verb
  • New York routs Seattle 12-3 in Game 5 to win the AL pennant for the 38th time.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Liverpool could go top with a win over Villarreal if PSG and Barcelona draw, or on goal difference if Andoni Iraola's team can rout its Spanish opposition.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of rout
Verb
  • Fire crews scrambled late Saturday as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area.
    — Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Fire crews scrambled late into the night as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of whip
Verb
  • Charlotte also turned the ball over on its first possession of the second half when Naz Reid (a game-high seven turnovers, but also a team-high 17 points) threw it away.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Just over a week before Wicker began filming in Hungary, costume designers András Dániel Tóth and Attila Godena-Juhász, who work together as András + Attila, were thrown one big curveball.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of throw
Verb
  • Florida rose from the dead to upset Texas in Austin on the back of another disappointing performance from Arch Manning.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Still, RadarOnline is reporting that Meghan is upset by comments from her ex-agent Ari Emanuel.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of upset

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“Trounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trounce. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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