as in hammering
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as in shuffling
to move heavily or clumsily
pounding down the road as fast as he could run
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as in banging
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
pounding nails into boards all day long
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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
during the storm the waves furiously pounded the beach
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as in drawing
to shape with a hammer
pounding out a depression in the metal
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as in grinding
to reduce to fine particles
the tablet may be pounded and mixed in with the animal's food
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Recent Examples of pounding
Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
What made the timing of the pulse-pounding thriller perfect is a role Hodge has spent decades in the industry preparing himself for.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
The game features up to 4-player co-op in a colorful world that will keep your heart pounding.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The National Weather Service says the borough of 4,100 people has been slammed with more than 55 inches of snow since a lake-effect storm began pounding the region on Thanksgiving Day.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Heart-pounding bodycam footage captures the moments two Colorado deputies jumped into action to save two children from a raging house fire this week.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Your heart starts pounding, or your chest seems to tighten and breathing become difficult.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Techno Each track on this workout playlist features only the hardest pounding bass.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.
—Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
What made the timing of the pulse-pounding thriller perfect is a role Hodge has spent decades in the industry preparing himself for.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
The game features up to 4-player co-op in a colorful world that will keep your heart pounding.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The National Weather Service says the borough of 4,100 people has been slammed with more than 55 inches of snow since a lake-effect storm began pounding the region on Thanksgiving Day.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Heart-pounding bodycam footage captures the moments two Colorado deputies jumped into action to save two children from a raging house fire this week.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Your heart starts pounding, or your chest seems to tighten and breathing become difficult.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Techno Each track on this workout playlist features only the hardest pounding bass.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounding
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In addition, both received the Order of the British Empire in different years (2003 and 2017, respectively), and some tabloid media are shuffling the possibility of their knighthood.Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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James has been shuffling between the Lakers and the G League as Los Angeles tries to work out a plan to give him time for development.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
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Robinson again warns her off, firmly telling her no, but Bella continues whimpering, stamping her feet, and—for good measure—licking her lips.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Refrain from licking, picking or biting your lips.Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine since 2022 has sucked in manpower and resources.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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The drink was made by grinding up cocoa seeds.Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Even more alarming is that Fickell, paid handsomely to find answers, had none following the thrashing from Nebraska.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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The racial abuse allegedly took place as Barca celebrated one of its goals in a 4-0 thrashing of its bitter rival at the Bernabeu on October 26, which helped the Catalans boast their current six-point lead at the top of La Liga.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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During an interview with detectives, Lambeth admitted to punching, stomping and strangling Howells, court documents stated.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Combs’ homes were raided in March, and in May, CNN obtained harrowing hotel surveillance video showing Combs throwing, kicking, stomping and dragging Ventura in the hallway of the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles in 2016.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
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Despite the heavy-hitting lineup, none of the above felt remotely corporate, overly earnest, or organized within an inch of its life, as so many charity events are.Vogue, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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As a team, the Trojans capitalized on their opportunities at the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 25 attempts, while the Bulldogs only made six trips to the stripe.Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Loyal listeners were sorely disappointed, lashing out at Spotify with memes and mockery.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Anxiously attached individuals may react by lashing out or masking fears with overly positive behaviors, reflecting their struggle between seeking connection and fearing rejection.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 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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“Pounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounding. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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