boxed

verb

Definition of boxednext
past tense of box
as in slapped
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner his mother threatened to box his ears if he didn't show a bit more respect

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxed
  1. punched
  2. hit
  3. smacked
  4. slammed
  5. clipped
  6. pounded
  7. struck
  8. swiped
Verb
  • Police said the suspects punched and kicked the 17-year-old male following a verbal dispute.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In Nickel, sucker-punched and knocked out by a bigger kid, Elwood receives the same standard and brutal punishment as his assailant.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of punched
Verb
  • As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.
    Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
  • While some destination fitness programs go morning to night, the Ranch has built in down time for napping, reading, hitting the pool or enjoying sauna, hot tub and cold plunges.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of hit
Verb
  • Then smacked her in the back of the head for even suggesting it.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The bat smacked his shoulders and back over and over until the pain overtook his body and sent him into shock.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of smacked
Verb
  • Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old former cheerleader dating Bill Belichick, slammed the food delivery app DoorDash, claiming that she was left with stitches after placing an order.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • While many, including Barstool president Dave Portnoy and sports commentator Keith Olbermann, slammed Reese for the gesture, Clark maintained that she wasn’t offended by it.
    Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of slammed
Verb
  • In that incident, the semitrailer was crossing the track when the train clipped the rear of the trailer, according to Avoca Fire Department Battalion Chief Jacob Davis.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Josie made two solid, explosive passes at the convoy, but her bird could not avoid getting clipped by enemy fire.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of clipped
Verb
  • Charis Kai, a freshman, was nearly asleep when her resident adviser pounded on the door to her dorm room.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Beck was able to take the snap and hand the ball off to Etienne, who pounded it in from four yards out for the game-winning touchdown.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of pounded
Verb
  • The unhinged duo struck Valez with their fists and a cane before the male attacker brought Luna into the room, accused him of stealing a moped battery and beat him to death, Kenny said.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Which struck me as odd because why take a principled stand to publish something that wasn’t even memorable enough to stick in my brain?
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of struck
Verb
  • Similar to how Pugh swiped liner above and across her upper eyelid for a bold and otherworldly look, this is your sign to be daring and experimental with your makeup.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Several of the members’ personal items were swiped from the van, including computers, passports and documents, the BBC reported.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of swiped
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