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as in slapping
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
after the man had punched the bartender for eighty-sixing him, bouncers stepped in and restrained him until the police could arrive
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as in drilling
to make a hole or series of holes in
punch a ticket
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Recent Examples of punching
Advertisement In 2022, a woman filed for a restraining order against Sweeting, accusing her of punching her repeatedly in the head and kicking her in the chest.
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Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The machines offer the option for a purchaser to make a donation covering everything in the machine by punching the number 7 button three times, event organizers said.
—Doug Thompson, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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
The fight was a good scrap between two of the hardest-punching women in combat sports, but Cyborg’s game was a bit more well-rounded.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
In the arrest video, officer Benjamin Harris was seen jumping out of his vehicle and punching McAlpin as officer Kyle Sue rushed over.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
The viral clip shows the man wearing the Ravens jersey kicking one of the men wearing a Commanders jersey in his side before punching him in the face.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
Body camera video showed two Phoenix police officers repeatedly punching and Tasering McAlpin, who is deaf, in August.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
When the victim refused, Rodriguez began punching her.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The machines offer the option for a purchaser to make a donation covering everything in the machine by punching the number 7 button three times, event organizers said.
—Doug Thompson, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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
The fight was a good scrap between two of the hardest-punching women in combat sports, but Cyborg’s game was a bit more well-rounded.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
In the arrest video, officer Benjamin Harris was seen jumping out of his vehicle and punching McAlpin as officer Kyle Sue rushed over.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
The viral clip shows the man wearing the Ravens jersey kicking one of the men wearing a Commanders jersey in his side before punching him in the face.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
Body camera video showed two Phoenix police officers repeatedly punching and Tasering McAlpin, who is deaf, in August.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
When the victim refused, Rodriguez began punching her.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punching
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Forbes convenes and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming business and making a significant impact on the world.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Efficient logistics and supply chain management are critical to driving profitability and maintaining competitiveness in a global market.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 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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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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Surveillance camera video of the strike showed huge fireballs piercing the darkness and slamming into the ground at astonishing speed.Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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As a Malian woman belted out joyous epics in a piercing vibrato, Balla looped a syncopated, head-nodding rhythm behind her.Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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Army led the nation in rushing averaging 309 yards per game with a hybrid triple-option attack running the ball 55 times per game.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But to have the engine running well, having Wall Street analyst sponsorship is worth a few cylinders.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Only two small wedges are visible, poking up through the ground at adjacent graves.Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Take Kule’s for example—the red stripes would look so chic poking out from beneath a tonal knit or ladylike jacket.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 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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In a fan video shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), Swift can be seen cheering and clapping next to Donna, before pointing out someone on the field.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Editor’s picks Stomping their feet, clapping their hands, and slapping the table, the four characters sing of a man confined to Parchman while his lover is free.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 29 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
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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
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“Punching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punching. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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