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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
a crowd was drubbing the purse snatcher when the police arrived on the scene
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as in to trounce
to defeat by a large margin
we drubbed our traditional football rivals so badly that it was basically no contest
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Recent Examples of drub
Fox News also continues drubbing CNN in the ratings.
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Erik Wemple, Washington Post, 7 June 2023
One of the primary reasons the Celtics were drubbed Monday at Madison Square Garden was the season-worst 3-point shooting performance.
—Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Feb. 2023
He was drubbed by Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla, who raised nearly $12 million.
—Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2023
The current Sockers are in first place, of course, and favored to drub the Dallas Sidekicks in the 7:05 p.m match at Pechanga Arena.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2023
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Erik Wemple, Washington Post, 7 June 2023
One of the primary reasons the Celtics were drubbed Monday at Madison Square Garden was the season-worst 3-point shooting performance.
—Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Feb. 2023
He was drubbed by Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla, who raised nearly $12 million.
—Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2023
The current Sockers are in first place, of course, and favored to drub the Dallas Sidekicks in the 7:05 p.m match at Pechanga Arena.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drub
Verb
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She even, no joke, at one point, spits on the stage and licks it back up.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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When the family's roast dinner was over, the OP (original poster) set the plates and some pots and pans on the floor for her dog to lick.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Shares of the wireless communications infrastructure company have gained more than 12% so far in 2025, trouncing the S & P 500.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Imhoff, Denny Fitzpatrick, Bob Dalton and Bill McClintock scored in double figures as the Bears trounced Saint Mary’s 66-46 in the regional finals.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Rewind 12 months and the tussle at the top of the WTA Tour produced one of the most epic Madrid Open finals ever as Iga Swiatek beat Aryna Sabalenka in a match lasting over three hours.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Sabalenka, the world No. 1, beat Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6(3) to finish the tournament with the kind of exclamation point that has escaped her on occasion this season.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Even before the latest crackdown, Florida Decides Healthcare and every other Florida initiative campaign had to overcome immense hurdles.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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At the same time, the Clippers have to overcome being … well … the Clippers.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Continue reading … 'NUMEROUS QUESTIONS' – China lashes out, levels accusation against the US over COVID-19 origins.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Foot at head-height, his hamstring clearly fixed, the Dutchman lashed it over his own shoulder into the net.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Instead, as Gauff belied her recent struggles on her forehand side by whipping the ball up and down into the court and out of her opponent’s easy reach time and again, Świątek looked adrift.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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After the animal snapped and whipped its tail, Dragich wrangled the gator onto the shoulder of the highway.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Conforto, representing the tying run, pounded a 95.2 mph groundball for an inning-ending double play.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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From April 3 to April 6, torrential rain pounded the Southeast, causing flooding that put more than 70 million people under flood alerts, killed at least 15, swept away cars and derailed a train.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
8 May 2025
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Vonn took the super-combined and downhill titles the previous two days. 2014 — The Clippers rout the rival Lakers 142-94.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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But the Eagles put on a show to rout the defending champs 40-22.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Drub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drub. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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