1
as in assaulting
to take sudden, violent action against
our dog unexpectedly attacked the mailman, sinking his teeth into the startled man's leg
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2
as in slamming
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
the mayor and all his aides were attacked mercilessly in the press when the scandal erupted
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as in tackling
to start work on energetically
Courtney attacked the huge mess in her room with determination and enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of attacking
The moves sparked a wave of opprobrium from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which accused Israel of attacking Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
It was inspired by the Central Park Five, the name given to the Black and Latino teen-agers who in 1989 were wrongly accused of attacking and raping a white woman in Central Park.
—Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
But ambush drones capable of attacking anything which moves across a wide area, directed by operators many miles away, open up new tactical possibilities.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Unlike mines, ambush drones and not limited to attacking targets nearby, and they cannot be easily detected and removed.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Rosen criticized the 49ers outside of the courtroom on Thursday for attacking members of the civil grand jury.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
She was moved to another federal prison in 1979 after attacking another inmate with a hammer.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
Some of the Israeli fans added to the tensions, Holla said, by attacking a taxi Wednesday as well as a Palestinian flag.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
The new boss quickly set about completely overhauling the team and their approach, instilling an aggressive, attacking mindset which had been sorely lacking in previous seasons.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
It was inspired by the Central Park Five, the name given to the Black and Latino teen-agers who in 1989 were wrongly accused of attacking and raping a white woman in Central Park.
—Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
But ambush drones capable of attacking anything which moves across a wide area, directed by operators many miles away, open up new tactical possibilities.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Unlike mines, ambush drones and not limited to attacking targets nearby, and they cannot be easily detected and removed.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Rosen criticized the 49ers outside of the courtroom on Thursday for attacking members of the civil grand jury.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
She was moved to another federal prison in 1979 after attacking another inmate with a hammer.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
Some of the Israeli fans added to the tensions, Holla said, by attacking a taxi Wednesday as well as a Palestinian flag.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
The new boss quickly set about completely overhauling the team and their approach, instilling an aggressive, attacking mindset which had been sorely lacking in previous seasons.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attacking
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The Alexanders also procured drugs, including GHB and cocaine, and would sometimes spike women's drinks before assaulting them, the indictment said.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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He was also convicted of assaulting a child over an eight-year period between 2010 and 2018.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The cabinets themselves all come with soft-close doors with magnets, so owners don’t have to worry about them slamming or accidentally opening while hitting bumps on the road.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Hurricane Beryl became the first Category 4 hurricane on record to form in the month of June, slamming into the island of Carriacou in Grenada.ISABELLA O’MALLEY AND MARY KATHERINE WILDEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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The best vitamin C serums are among the most effective skin-care products for tackling the peskiest skin-care concerns, including dullness, discoloration, and dark spots.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the best results often come from tackling one issue at a time, which makes the process smoother and easier for your team to accept.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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His clinic inspired the doctor to create a simplified but effective skincare regime with products that optimise skin health, addressing all key skin concerns and age-optimising the complexion.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By addressing these challenges head-on, entrepreneurs can safeguard their legacies, foster stronger family relationships, and set the stage for sustainable business growth.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last year’s winner was an image of a female western gray kangaroo striking an air guitar pose, taken by photographer Jason Moore early one morning in a wildflower field in the suburbs of Perth, Australia.Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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To give a sense of scale, the researchers produced an image of all that plastic waste if it were piled atop Manhattan, and the image is striking.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Making it in Russia while criticizing Vladimir Putin?Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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The words echo Delay, Deny, Defend, the title of a 2010 book criticizing the insurance industry.Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rebels have continuously celebrated their victory by robbing the Syrian Central Bank, sacking the Syrian presidential palace, and firing guns into the air.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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Arrest documents say Young denied robbing anyone and requested an attorney.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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For instance, astronomers have proposed strategies that would be deployed in space and partially block the Earth from the sun, such as launching a giant, tethered shield shade between them, or periodically blasting moon dust into space.Michelle Weber, Longreads, 6 Dec. 2024
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While the aurora sparkles overhead, a volcano erupts in Iceland, blasting rivers of glowing lava down into the valley.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Attacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attacking. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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