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as in pounded
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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as in whipped
to defeat by a large margin
walloped their traditional rivals 20 to nothing
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as in smacked
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 walloped
The enforcer was brought in to help with the Senators’ toughness after they were walloped, physically and figuratively, by the Canadiens in the preseason.
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The Broncos, of course, walloped a bottom-of-the-league Cowboys defense 44-24 on Sunday.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays walloped the Los Angeles Dodgers, 11-4, on Friday night during Game 1 of the World Series.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Nearly everyone got in on the action Saturday afternoon at Albertsons Stadium, where Boise State (5-2, 3-0) walloped previously undefeated UNLV 56-31 to seize control of the Mountain West Conference race, after breaking away from a 28-24 halftime lead.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2025
It's been a year since the remnants of Hurricane Helene walloped eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina with devastating and deadly flooding, and forcing most rafting companies to cease operations.
—Rolando Arrieta, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Former Los Angeles Chargers star Shawne Merriman put naysayers on notice after the team walloped the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, 20-9, to move to 2-0 on the season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Huskies walloped Servite 42-14 in their season opener before losing in overtime to Santa Margarita 33-27.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Starting pitcher Casey Mize got walloped in the final game of the three-game set against the Athletics on Wednesday, ending in a 7-0 loss for the Tigers and a three-game road sweep.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The Broncos, of course, walloped a bottom-of-the-league Cowboys defense 44-24 on Sunday.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays walloped the Los Angeles Dodgers, 11-4, on Friday night during Game 1 of the World Series.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Nearly everyone got in on the action Saturday afternoon at Albertsons Stadium, where Boise State (5-2, 3-0) walloped previously undefeated UNLV 56-31 to seize control of the Mountain West Conference race, after breaking away from a 28-24 halftime lead.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2025
It's been a year since the remnants of Hurricane Helene walloped eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina with devastating and deadly flooding, and forcing most rafting companies to cease operations.
—Rolando Arrieta, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Former Los Angeles Chargers star Shawne Merriman put naysayers on notice after the team walloped the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, 20-9, to move to 2-0 on the season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Huskies walloped Servite 42-14 in their season opener before losing in overtime to Santa Margarita 33-27.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Starting pitcher Casey Mize got walloped in the final game of the three-game set against the Athletics on Wednesday, ending in a 7-0 loss for the Tigers and a three-game road sweep.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walloped
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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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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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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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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
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Jade Cargill clobbered Tiffany Stratton to win the WWE Women’s Championship.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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In exchange for letting Frank make his case for working in Kingstown, Mike asks Bunny to retaliate against the inmate who clobbered Kyle.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Cavaliers appeared to be in good position to escape with the win in regulation after forward Evan Mobley hit an above-the-break three-pointer off an assist from forward De’Andre Hunter to give Cleveland a two-point advantage.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors said Chastain then used the flashlight to hit Raleigh in the head and mouth before leaving the area.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 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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Further north, in New Jersey, a state with about a 20% Latino population, Democrat Mikie Sherrill trounced her Republican opponent.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Democrats trounced Republicans on Tuesday in three key races with little in common apart from one issue — affordability.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Walloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walloped. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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