caned

Definition of canednext
past tense of cane

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caned
Verb
  • These scourged the poor harder than anyone else.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Jeep chopped the roofline by two inches on this one while adding 37-inch tires for better clearance.
    Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Measure out ¼ cup onion from 1 large white onion, finely chopped, and set aside.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Williams then flailed his arms behind him and slapped Doncic in the throat.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Anduril has also signed deals with companies in Japan and South Korea, as well as the government of Taiwan; that last partnership caught the ire of Beijing, which slapped sanctions on both Anduril and Luckey last year.
    Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • When Zuccarello took a swipe with his stick and smacked McCarron in the leg, the big man responded with a Oscar-worthy acting job, feigning like he had been slashed on the wrist.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Krogstad smacked two doubles and drove in three runs.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Whyte pulled the driver out of the car and cuffed him while the other officers moved to cuff Rivera.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The sole occupant of the home was assaulted and tied up before the suspect stole several items from the home, including a vehicle, then used that vehicle to flee the scene, according to LeLacheur.
    Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Two other people were assaulted during the altercation but were not shot.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Thus, the bases were empty when Abreu whacked a double off the wall in left-center, a few feet too short of a second home run.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Ulta Beauty shares are getting whacked this morning, down over 7%.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Inside, the home features 10-foot coffered ceilings, white oak floors, and a kitchen with a La Cornue range and light leathered marble countertops.
    BusinessDen, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Mirrors have a patina, coffee tables are leathered and trunk-like.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Caned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caned. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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