as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
I'll hand ye a few welts with me stick and then we'll see how ye feel!
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Recent Examples of welt
Bed bug bites can cause red rashes, welts, swelling or appear in clusters or straight lines, Tahija said, adding that the biggest clue is where the bites show up.
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Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The couple frequently left the set with bruises and welts stamped across their skin.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 July 2025
According to Evarts, the investigation was initiated after school staff identified several welts on the back of a 6-year-old student.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2025
The campaign is a stylish tour with the cast wearing pieces from Burberry’s fall 2025 collection, as well as new items such as the Fitzrovia, a new trenchcoat style with a double-breasted button closure; throat latch; epaulettes; a B buckle belt, and side button welt pockets.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The couple frequently left the set with bruises and welts stamped across their skin.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 July 2025
According to Evarts, the investigation was initiated after school staff identified several welts on the back of a 6-year-old student.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2025
The campaign is a stylish tour with the cast wearing pieces from Burberry’s fall 2025 collection, as well as new items such as the Fitzrovia, a new trenchcoat style with a double-breasted button closure; throat latch; epaulettes; a B buckle belt, and side button welt pockets.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welt
Noun
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The heist deals a huge blow to one of the most popular museums in the world, which houses valuable works like Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and has drawn some 9 million visitors in recent years.—
NPR,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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So, after scans revealed a back injury in July, to be without Cummins’ captaincy for any length of time would represent a considerable blow to his side’s Ashes hopes.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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My first day on the Arizona National Scenic Trail started with a near-knockout punch of a climb.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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But does one pack more of a nutritional punch with these health-boosting compounds?—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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My heart is racing from the slap of cold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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And for evangelical Christian supporters of the Jewish people and the Jewish state, the entire operation is nothing less than a collective slap in the face.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The powerful primate makes contact with the glass wall with a heavy thud, which leaves the group near the wall gasping and yelping in fear.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Timpani, bass drums, and piano follow with a concussive thud.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones are all about feeling every thump, and beat.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Another Boras client, Cody Bellinger, was nearing the end of his second season in Chicago, which did not deliver as much thump as his MVP-level 2023 campaign.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The actor had previously met success with the first film in Netflix's The Kissing Booth series, but his searing performance as the nervy, brooding jock Nate Jacobs was among the most potent features that made Euphoria a water cooler hit.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Two reps later, Nix saw blitz and — with a veteran’s cool — checked into a quick-hit to Evan Engram, who sped for 20 yards.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some love long, gentle strokes, while others prefer brief contact or none at all.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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In a wheelchair since a 2012 stroke, the 79-year-old icon was still sharp as a tack — as numerous bon mots proved — with a vivid memory matched only by his dry humor.—
Katherine Turman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic these swipe fees have increased nearly 70%, according to NACS, which cited data from Nilson.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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So in other words, give your shoes a good swipe before stepping inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Welt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welt. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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