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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
felt the wallop of a car crashing into their front porch
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2
as in punch
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave the ball a good wallop with the bat
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3
as in kick
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
she really got a wallop out of finding a rare first edition by her favorite author
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1
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
walloped the branches of the pear tree with a stick in an effort to knock down some fruit
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2
as in to whip
to defeat by a large margin
walloped their traditional rivals 20 to nothing
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as in to punch
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
arrested for walloping a police officer
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Recent Examples of wallop
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
At the height of the action, when St. Crispin’s Day and her band of misfits deploy the semiotic transponder, a barrage of words that should arrive with a gut-flipping wallop hits more above the neck than below it.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
The weather system has already walloped parts of Iowa and Nebraska with 4-inch, softball-sized hail and destructive 70-mph winds on April 17, days ahead of the holiday weekend.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The track also gives a potent reminder that Shelton still knows just how to deliver a wallop of a heart-tugging song.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
At the height of the action, when St. Crispin’s Day and her band of misfits deploy the semiotic transponder, a barrage of words that should arrive with a gut-flipping wallop hits more above the neck than below it.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Pitt is an intense show, its nearly real-time structure careening from one stressful emergency scenario to the next, only occasionally pausing to wallop us with an inevitable yet emotionally devastating moment of mortal tragedy.
—Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
The weather system has already walloped parts of Iowa and Nebraska with 4-inch, softball-sized hail and destructive 70-mph winds on April 17, days ahead of the holiday weekend.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallop
Noun
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The collision of the Cuauhtémoc with the Brooklyn Bridge comes just 16 months after a massive cargo ship plowed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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This replenishment likely comes from collisions between dwarf planets, cometary nuclei, micrometeoroids and other flotsam and jetsam lurking in the dark of the debris disk.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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With pound for pound punches, exhilarating stunts (that might be the best of the franchise), & incredible performances throughout.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Henrique provides an unexpected scoring punch Considering all the firepower on the Oilers, Adam Henrique’s name is fairly far down the list of those expected to provide an offensive impact.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Try a rich and creamy chocolate-avocado pudding, enjoy a refreshing snack of watermelon with Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh mint, or whip up some sweet and spicy candied sweet potatoes for something savory with a kick.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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Stewart, a right-hander with the same height and similar frame as Sunday’s Yankee starter Max Fried, used a short leg kick and delivered to catcher J.C. Escarra.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Fundraising craters, and both tech and blockchain are left licking their wounds.—
Tomer Warschauer Nuni,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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To stop their younger golden retriever Cooper from licking his ears, Tucker had a medical cone.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Caballero looked on the verge of tears as the Ivorian whipped the ball into the corner, a heroic performance from a back-up goalkeeper who’d played in every previous round to repay manager Manuel Pellegrini’s faith.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Made with 92 percent natural ingredients, the gentle, sulfate-free shampoo is whipped with tea tree and peppermint oils, which help create a healthy pH balance on the scalp and smell like a spa.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
17 May 2025
Verb
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He was considered a pioneer of hardcore wrestling, slamming opponents through tables and smacking them with chairs.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2025
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Lemont 22-3-1 (5) Rocco Luciano smacks two-run double to spark Lemont to 5-0 win over Lincoln-Way West. 4.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Now, the Red Sox seem to be turning toward Campbell as an option at first base, a move that would open the door for top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer to play second base and perhaps spark a lineup desperately in need of a jolt.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The particular intersection of communities depicted here (LGBTQ and Muslim), as well as a handful of Sapphic scenes for the ages, gives the drama an undeniable jolt of freshness.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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The lawyers claim the measure signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this month has already dealt significant blows to campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana in the state.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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In the rear of an IndyCar vehicle is a safety device called an attenuator, designed to cushion the blow from a rear impact into the wall.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Wallop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallop. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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