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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
The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punching
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The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Josh told Christina while driving.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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In 2011, Meester, who was at the height of her Gossip Girl fame, attended the event as a presenter, hitting the stage Garrett Hedlund to give out an award.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Players continue hitting the cue ball off other balls to try and get their balls into pockets until only the eight ball remains.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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And an image of a woman named Linda Jackson washing her hair in a plastic bin on the Navajo Nation, the striking mountains of Monument Valley piercing the background, was how Elliot Ross shed light on what life is like in America’s water inequality capital.—
TIME Photo Department,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
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The She Wolf's howl is as piercing as ever.—
Pamela Avila,
USA TODAY,
19 Dec. 2024
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The move ends, or brings to the next phase, one of the longest-running and most public marital breakdowns in modern Hollywood history.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2024
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There were also rumors about dysfunction running toward the organization, leading to the firing of Brown.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Carter first saw the disease up close in 1988 while visiting a village in Ghana where nearly 350 people had worms poking through their skin.—
Sam Mednick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Dec. 2024
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At its most basic, a poke cake is made by poking holes into a warm cake and pouring on a frosting or filling mixture.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2024
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Hundreds of drones being used as part of a Saturday night aerial light show in Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando appeared to be flying into position before several started falling from the sky before slamming to the ground, according to videos posted online.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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His endorsement of the AfD came alongside a video of a far-right German commentator slamming the leading candidate to become Germany’s next chancellor, the conservative Friedrich Merz.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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Union also can be seen clapping beside them.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Takeaways As some players danced to the music playing in the background, Davis was clapping and talking excitedly to his charges.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Dec. 2024
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Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Punching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punching. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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