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Recent Examples of wallop
Noun
The Pitt’s nominations packed a wallop in the acting categories, with recognition for multiple talents represented across Outstanding Actor/Actress, Supporting Actor/Actress, and Guest Actor/Actress. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 July 2026 In due time, the wallop arrives. — Barry Levitt, Time, 19 June 2026
Verb
New Yorkers are in for a brutal weekend filled with heavy rainfall and intense winds as a powerful early-season nor’easter threatens to wallop much of the East Coast. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 The hurricane set residents of Mexico's Pacific coast on edge once again after being walloped by powerful cyclones a number of times in recent years. — Desiree Brooks, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wallop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallop
Noun
  • Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez was taken to the hospital with a head injury after receiving about 10 minutes of treatment following a nasty-looking collision while playing for Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Also, passenger road vehicles use safety features like steel bumpers and crumple zones to absorb impact forces during collisions.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • As the officer attempted to handcuff Bowman, the video shows Bowman move his hand toward the officer's hands before the punches.
    — Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Pocket-sized Hong Kong packs more of a punch than its 430-square-mile size might suggest.
    — Lee Cobaj, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • On the other, evidence suggests this pair of habitual time-wasters were commonly found on the floor, running laughter through a Yamaha SPX90 effects processor for kicks and strumming the same note for 40-odd minutes.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • After Matthew Smith blocked Michigan State’s 33-yard field-goal attempt by Liam Boyd, Chiles drove the Wildcats 64 yards in eight plays to set up the winning kick.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Occupying a particularly picturesque and secluded stretch of headland, where Aleppo pines drape rocky coves and the cerulean Mediterranean waves lick the similarly shaded horizon, the resort is the hospitality group’s first foray into the Balearics.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Some wagged their tails as people approached, licked their hands and even liked to be petted.
    — Alida de Flamingh, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
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
Verb
  • Eventually, Bird’s film — with a script co-written by Matthew Robbins — gets to the meat of the action when Venus’ extremely complicated life runs smack into Ray and his knack for sniffing out bad guys.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The Eagles also have been smacked with injuries and played without several key starters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • When the day starts at sunrise for wildlife safaris, hiking, or skiing, that java jolt is even more important.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But about 15 minutes into the flight, passengers experienced a sudden jolt that sent them lunging forward, according to Mark Springer.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The officials hope the blow will make Iran more amenable to negotiations.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This year, however, trails were closed to protect the desert tortoise, dealing a fatal blow to the town's crucial tourism industry.
    — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Wallop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallop. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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