as in sucker punch
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of body blow
The critical news, which may save Syria from a relapse into violence: Assad’s flight to exile in Moscow is a body blow to Iran’s ayatollahs and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, for whom Syria had critical importance.
—
Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Washington fought back after absorbing the early body blow, using a 10-0 run to pull within 42-31.
—John Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2024
All of which is to say that even though people change jobs all the time, especially in the PR biz, getting your hands on their internal documents, as is alleged here, is a serious body blow to a firm — at least from R&CPMK’s POV.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
But in the long run, the team with the better talent can withstand a couple of body blows and bounce back, and that’s what Baltimore did.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for body blow 
Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Washington fought back after absorbing the early body blow, using a 10-0 run to pull within 42-31.
—John Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2024
All of which is to say that even though people change jobs all the time, especially in the PR biz, getting your hands on their internal documents, as is alleged here, is a serious body blow to a firm — at least from R&CPMK’s POV.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
But in the long run, the team with the better talent can withstand a couple of body blows and bounce back, and that’s what Baltimore did.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for body blow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for body blow
Noun
-
Far-right propagandists have spent years peddling false equivalency with the 2020 George Floyd protests, arguing that the insurrectionists were persecuted while their counterparts on the left were allowed to skate.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
-
After Thomas entered the game for Russell with 5:23 left in the first quarter, the Nets ended the period on a 14-11 run to take a seven-point lead into the second quarter.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Two years later, a federal judge ruled that Trudeau had overstepped his authority by infringing on individual rights.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
-
The Argentina international signed for Como as part of a four-year, $6.25 million (€6 million) deal where Madrid retains 50% of his rights according to MARCA, which cited anonymous sources.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Richard crumples to his knees against the wall, his back to Pino, as blood begins to seep across the floor.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
-
Twenty-three seconds in, Bogosian dropped to his knee in front and blocked a Pavel Buchnevich shot.Joe Smith, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Sometimes, the 17-year-old makes this dusty trek twice per day, committed to perfecting his backhand on ground balls, creating separation between his upper and lower half on swings off the tee, and strengthening his already laser-like arm through a regimen of regular drills.Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
-
Daily stock price swings of plus or minus 10 percent are common and not for the faint of heart.Brian Foley, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The 49ers also got next to nothing on kick and punt returns, especially after return man Jacob Cowing muffed a punt that the 49ers were able to gather in after a scramble for the ball.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
-
Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks pushed his way forward through the Bears line, leaped with his hand raised and blocked Santos’ kick.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
But in the film world, Adler might be best remembered for her unexpectedly daring roundhouse kick to film criticism’s sacred cow, Pauline Kael.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
-
Archaeologists have learned that two roundhouses were built at the site, one after the other.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024
Noun
-
Classic Turkish Cotton Robe Few things are worse than stepping out of a warm shower into a cold bathroom in the winter months, but having this robe close by will eliminate your post-shower shivers.Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
-
Winter is coming to New York, which should send a shiver — and a shudder — through residents who know how close the city came to catastrophe just two years ago, and how little has been achieved to prevent it from happening again.Jon Pepper, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The personalized skin analysis takes five minutes at any beauty counter.Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
-
The restaurant, Pages, was sort of an upscale diner, with a long counter, a pie case and booths along a picture window at the front.Robin Abcarian, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to body blow
Thesaurus Entries Near body blow
Cite this Entry
“Body blow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20blow. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share