as in punches
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 welts
Born with eczema that covered my arms and legs in red, rashy welts, peaking as a teenager and returning, uninvited, throughout my adulthood.
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Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Itchy bites from these annual pests often leave painful, red welts triggered by an alergic skin reaction.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
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.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
They've long been considered a nuisance, leaving itchy welts or spurring allergic reactions with their bites.
—Maria Isabel Barros Guinle, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
Individuals with wheat allergies may experience immediate reactions such as hives (itchy welts), eczema-like skin rashes, and stomach discomfort after consuming wheat or wheat products.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Itchy bites from these annual pests often leave painful, red welts triggered by an alergic skin reaction.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
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.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
They've long been considered a nuisance, leaving itchy welts or spurring allergic reactions with their bites.
—Maria Isabel Barros Guinle, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
Individuals with wheat allergies may experience immediate reactions such as hives (itchy welts), eczema-like skin rashes, and stomach discomfort after consuming wheat or wheat products.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welts
Noun
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The poem is littered with gut punches that would destroy me as a parent; Lee sees the poem’s beauty and appears to feel appropriate shame.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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No punches were thrown, and order was quickly restored, but the mere sight of a standoff is rare in any playoff game, much less Game 7 of the World Series.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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A couple of good back slaps and thumps from the adoring crowd.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Touted as the second-highest fine ever levied by the board, many observers struggled to view it as anything but the gentlest of wrist slaps.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Despite major strides in the right direction, the push for a greener future has been dealt several devastating blows from a fraught supply chain, economic headwinds and political setbacks.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Richard Westenberger, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Carter’s, said tariffs are delivering blows to the business, which has caused the company to hike its prices and decrease its discounting efforts.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The condition is common, but can lead to serious complications, including heart attacks and strokes.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Over the years, researchers have tried to tie your body getting an hour less of sleep that night to a variety of issues, including an increase in car crashes and health problems such as heart attacks and strokes.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Little Bear Ridge Road, Metcalf racks up the hits with ease, though the production feels more like watching home run derby than a full game.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Yesavage only allowed three hits and issued no walks in the win.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Credit card swipes, corporate calendar items, and photos snapped on a phone of receipts can all go straight into AI analysis.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Some of the picks on this list even have color-correcting powers built right into the concealer, giving you multiple benefits in a few swipes.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Deeper down the road the slap of the drooping tropical tree branches against the windshield are like punishing whacks to the face for trying to force a metaphor.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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Brush off hair and debris from the surface, then give it a few whacks against the inside of the trash can to knock out some of the dust.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cumrige Self-Cleaning Litter Box This self-cleaning litter box allows cats (up to 33 pounds) to do their business in private.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Built to last, the 2020 model features a new roof design that boasts up to 90 pounds per square foot of snow load.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Welts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welts. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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