whammed

past tense of wham

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for whammed
Verb
  • However, Daulton Varsho, who has been another clutch Blue Jays hitter throughout the postseason, smacked a single to center to score Springer to knot the game at one apiece.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The previous year, another Hall of Famer, Dave Winfield, smacked the series-winning double in the top of the 11th inning of Game 6 against the Braves at old Atlanta Fulton-County Stadium.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • If Matt had wrecked his bike, broken his collarbone, or been whacked by a car, the decision would be easy.
    Maggie Slepian, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Morales whacked the teen over the head with the rifle and didn’t give the boy his money back, Applegate said.
    City News Service, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Kelly was fired Sunday, one day after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M dropped the Tigers to 5-3 and all but knocked them out of the College Football Playoff race.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2025
  • My husband was against the window and felt a pop that actually knocked our door from the frame.
    George Solis, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Immediately afterwards, Usiripalli allegedly turned toward a female passenger to his left and slapped her with his hand.
    Mason Leath, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The two 14-year-olds were charged as adults, but the case against Davis remained in juvenile court, which slapped him with an 18-month sentence for robbery.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The online education company, founded 20 years ago, has been hit by the rise of generative AI software tools, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, which have become increasingly popular among students.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025
  • October 28, 2025 Ohtani hit his second home run of the night in the seventh inning to tie the matchup at five against the Toronto Blue Jays.
    Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • An associate professor of environmental sciences at Tulane University in New Orleans, Nicole Gasparini, also slammed Landry's proposal on the left-wing social media app.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
  • In the weeks since the history-making feat was announced, several right-wing figures and conservative commentators have slammed Roc Nation, the NFL, and Apple Music’s decision to have one of the most successful artists of all time headline one of the most prestigious music events of all time.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Once inside, the gang smashed two display cases and made off with several jewels before speeding away on motorbikes.
    Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Sadly, for Bieber at least, the Dodgers got the win, and the series lead, as Freddie Freeman smashed a home run in the 18th inning, for a 6-5 result.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Things reached a nadir in December 2023 when Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca stormed onto the pitch at the end of a game and punched a referee, Halil Umut Meler, in the head.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Phoenix police have offered two accounts of what happened the night a pair of off-duty officers stood by as a man was fatally punched outside a downtown club.
    Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Whammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whammed. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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