trouncing 1 of 2

trouncing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of trounce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trouncing
Noun
  • Fuller’s book Yoga was still being reissued decades after the military defeat of Nazism.
    Stewart Home August 22, Literary Hub, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The defeats also served as reminders that McLean may have to pitch twice every five days in order to provide the boost the Mets’ rotation needs — and that the former two-way star might also have to find his way into a lineup that’s growing leaner by the day.
    Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This instant camera captures little moments and big occasions on film, which feels a little more special than whipping out an iPhone.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Good morning, The Padres last night took their worst beating at Petco Park since before last year’s All-Star break.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, Tyrod Taylor and Tommy DeVito all have taken beatings behind the Giants’ offensive line, especially their reserves, in recent years.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The investment decline and loss of confidence that followed is now nearing a decade.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Vibrant, golden turmeric, the darling Indian spice packed with curcumin, an anti-inflammatory powerhouse, has also been shown to prevent memory loss.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • These weeds require control to prevent upsetting the entire turf ecosystem.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Trouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trouncing. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.

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