as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
He turned down another beer to avoid getting hammered.
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as in drew
to shape with a hammer
medieval artisans hammered brass into various bowls and trays, which they then embossed with elaborate designs
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as in smacked
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
hammer a nail hammered the ball for a home run
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as in pounded
to strike repeatedly
tried hammering the door to wake them up the crops were hammered with hail
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as in scolded
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
the critics have long been hammering the stage actress for resorting to the same mixed bag of mannerisms over and over
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Recent Examples of hammered
Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
Together, this new colorway and the hammered technique on the case and bracelet give the watch an exceptional depth and play with light.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
The juxtaposition between hues and materials is perhaps best illustrated in the main salon where a hammered rock centerpiece sits next to a soft calf-skin bar.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Its hammered exterior and brass coloring will elevate any space.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 11 Jan. 2024
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She’s been hip-checked, hammered, steamrollered and smothered.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
Together, this new colorway and the hammered technique on the case and bracelet give the watch an exceptional depth and play with light.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
The juxtaposition between hues and materials is perhaps best illustrated in the main salon where a hammered rock centerpiece sits next to a soft calf-skin bar.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Its hammered exterior and brass coloring will elevate any space.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 11 Jan. 2024
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Both aim to improve handling, not that the MX-5 handled like a drunk camel in the first place.Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But despite anecdotal reports of non-human animals appearing drunk after consuming ripe fruit or sugary substances, there's been very little research into its actual prevalence in the broader kingdom of life.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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Washington got pounded by Iowa in its most recent game and managed just 18 points in a loss to Rutgers on the same field where the Bruins nearly doubled that total against the Scarlet Knights.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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At the end of September, Hurricane Helene pounded the Appalachian area of North Carolina, causing significant flooding and damage to various mountain communities throughout the region, including the town of Asheville.Will McGough, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Rocky staggers in his corner like a drunken man trying to get back up on a barstool.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
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Crowd surges and drunken behavior marred the February 2024 event.Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
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Despite the pushback from designers, fashion conservationists, and the public, Kardashian has forged on—and there appears to be no end in sight.Cazzie David, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
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Despite the pushback from designers, fashion conservationists, and the public, Kardashian has forged on—and there appears to be no end in sight.Cazzie David, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
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For some real fortitude, the nasi lemak is a mix of crispy chicken served with jasmine rice, a dollop of fried egg, and spicy sambal sauce—a breakfast of champions.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
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Fried Chicken Sandwich With Chili Crisp Mayo The key elements in this sandwich are: soft sweet bun, mayonnaise mixed with something spicy, a flat boneless piece of fried chicken and some pickled vegetables.Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
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As anyone who has ever played in the rain can attest, everything about the ball feels differently as the leather gets wet.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Prepare for wet weather, but a record-setting daily high temperature.Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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For the mother of one, the piano, with the faces of their ancestors carved into it, is their family legacy.Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Hurricane Helene carved a path of devastation across the southeast, leaving over 220 dead across six states.Avery Lotz, Axios, 19 Oct. 2024
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In its earnings reported in October, Delta said U.S. travelers’ avoidance of Paris around the Olympics resulted in a $100 million revenue hit on its French routes.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The song, from 1959, first hit the top 10 over the 2020-21 holidays, becoming his fourth song to reach the tier.Gary Trust, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Hammered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammered. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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