zapped

verb

past tense of zap
as in hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner zapped the annoying bug with a swatter

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Recent Examples of zapped Repairs on the zapped elevators were delayed for days while the floodwaters receded. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 The trio dealt with injuries at different times, which zapped their production. — Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 An ophthalmologist injected an air bubble into my eye and zapped the hole shut with a laser. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Kevin can’t exactly warn anyone, on account of the fact that he’s been zapped into the company’s digital network. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 Then a March heat wave zapped what little snow was left, prompting a statewide drought emergency. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026 Later on, a deep-ball interception zapped some of his momentum. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Last year, WeightWatchers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as GLP-1 drugs zapped demand for traditional weight loss programs. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Though the bolt had an apparent hankering for coconuts and avoided a direct hit through my scalp, the current traveled through the earth, zapped my feet, and sent me jumping into the air and, ultimately, to the emergency room. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zapped
  1. hit
  2. knocked
  3. smacked
  4. slapped
  5. punched
  6. slammed
  7. whacked
  8. banged
Verb
  • Moderna just hit a new high The stock is up about 36% in a month.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Because their immune systems are still developing, influenza can hit them hard and fast and can quickly spiral into serious complications including pneumonia, extreme dehydration, brain inflammation or death.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • Zaina Alsous, the political lead for Unite Here, said her members knocked on 50,000 doors in support of Rodriguez.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Law enforcement knocked on residents' doors the night before, asking questions about the dumpster, according to people who live on the block.
    — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of knocked
Verb
  • Nutella, dulce de leche, cheesecake bites and the mini chocolate chips all got smacked with Stop Sales.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Technically, this chart is like getting smacked in the face with a greasy paper bag filled with lamb gyros.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of smacked
Verb
  • The attacker slapped the woman on the buttocks on Bedford and Willoughby Aves.
    — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As Los Angeles became more crowded and less pleasant a place to live, the high-handedness of Southern California developers and officialdom occasionally got those hands slapped.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of slapped
Verb
  • Prosecutors said Brown punched the firefighter in the chest, and that the firefighter responded by taking a Halligan bar — made of metal and typically used to break down or pry open doors — from the fire truck.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • When a second waiter tried to pull Gonzalez off the victim, Gonzalez punched that worker in the face as well.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of punched
Verb
  • Sims attempted to enter the residence, but Bell slammed the door shut, the affidavit says.
    — Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The film, also featuring Helen Mirren, Peter O’Toole, John Gielgud and lots of orgies, was slammed by critics and audiences after its original release.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of slammed
Verb
  • The Colts got whacked by the Ravens, and their new-look defense was awful.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Poor guy is probably just trying to watch the home run derby in peace and just got drive by whacked by me.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of whacked
Verb
  • Canada banged awkwardly into Williams’ knee on a box out during her late free throws and the Valkyries star was being cared for by an athletic trainer on the bench in the waning moments.
    — Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Canada banged awkwardly into Williams’ knee on a box out during her late free throws and the Valkyries’ star was being cared for by an athletic trainer on the bench in the waning moments.
    — Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of banged

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“Zapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zapped. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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