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as in thumped
to strike repeatedly
pummeled the mugger with her fists until help arrived
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Recent Examples of pummeled
Record tax increases have pummeled city homeowners too; and Chicago is a tenth of a point shy of the highest sales taxes in the nation.
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Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
Several atmospheric rivers pummeled California at about the same time.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Like the first two pics — 2016’s Deadpool and 2018’s Deadpool 2, both from Fox — Deadpool & Wolverine hit (and sliced and otherwise pummeled) the spot for fans who had been calling for the antihero team-up.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
Kharkiv city and the region surrounding it have been pummelled by persistent Russian strikes using highly destructive glide bombs, and Moscow launched a cross-border offensive into Kharkiv back in May this year.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
The Israeli military in September launched an all-out offensive on Shia-majority areas across the country where Hezbollah wields significant influence and pummeled other parts of Lebanon.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Those communities have been pummeled by Hezbollah rocket and drone fire for 13 months, with dozens of houses damaged and in need of rebuilding or rehabilitation.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Gore, meanwhile, was forced to lay off two-thirds of her employees after her lawsuit landed, and found her company being pummeled by cyberattacks and her family targeted with threats.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
Seeing that the gun wasn't working, the manager then pummeled Curtis with the handle of the gun.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
Several atmospheric rivers pummeled California at about the same time.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Like the first two pics — 2016’s Deadpool and 2018’s Deadpool 2, both from Fox — Deadpool & Wolverine hit (and sliced and otherwise pummeled) the spot for fans who had been calling for the antihero team-up.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
Kharkiv city and the region surrounding it have been pummelled by persistent Russian strikes using highly destructive glide bombs, and Moscow launched a cross-border offensive into Kharkiv back in May this year.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
The Israeli military in September launched an all-out offensive on Shia-majority areas across the country where Hezbollah wields significant influence and pummeled other parts of Lebanon.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Those communities have been pummeled by Hezbollah rocket and drone fire for 13 months, with dozens of houses damaged and in need of rebuilding or rehabilitation.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Gore, meanwhile, was forced to lay off two-thirds of her employees after her lawsuit landed, and found her company being pummeled by cyberattacks and her family targeted with threats.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
Seeing that the gun wasn't working, the manager then pummeled Curtis with the handle of the gun.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pummeled
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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
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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
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The Franklin Fire ignited Monday night after days of extremely dangerous fire conditions when Santa Ana winds whipped across the region.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Before turning back, many of them whipped out their phones to snap a photo of the divers.Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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But then the high-pitched whooshing of CAS pierced the air, and the arriving bird pelted the ground below with missile after missile, plus thousands of rail gun rounds, until the threat had been thoroughly neutralized.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
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In a video obtained by PEOPLE, a visitor sitting on the Sky Screamer — also known as Supergirl Sky Flight — showed visitors sitting in gondolas as rain pelted them.Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety However, much like Qatar — which hosted the World Cup in 2022 — FIFA’s decision has already been attacked by human rights groups.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The accuser says she was attacked by the two rappers at an after-show party following the Video Music Awards.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gradually add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with applesauce and reserved 1/2 cup bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes total.Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao cruised to reelection, beating Democrat Rudy Salas by a wider margin than two years ago as Kern County swung further right.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Police said the suspects punched and kicked the 17-year-old male following a verbal dispute.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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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
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Mixed precipitation hits Midwest The arctic blast is gone and warmer weather is leading to troublesome mixed precipitation in the Midwest.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Amaya made significant in-season adjustments, though, hitting .271 with a .761 OPS after the All-Star break while continuing to build trust with pitchers.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Reports in British media suggest the area was affected by flooding at the time of the incident, as Storm Darragh battered the United Kingdom with strong winds and rain over the weekend.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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His spirit was worn down and battered but never broken.Kelli Bender, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Pummeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pummeled. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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