1
as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the truck suddenly swerved and rammed into the side of a building
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
I threw myself out of the way as a car rammed through the crosswalk
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ram
When the miles-long chase reached an end on Bailey Avenue, the three were bracing themselves as Velasquez rammed them with his own truck, then fired a volley of gunshots.
—
Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Josh Berry rams into the back of Ty Gibbs on Turn 1.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
The shooting happened after a vehicle rammed the marijuana grow house to get inside, said Oakland Police Department Deputy Chief Frederick Shavies.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
In recent years, China has increasingly deployed its large, heavily armed coast guard ships hundreds of miles from its coastline to reinforce these claims with patrols—and, at times, ramming maneuvers and water cannons.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ram
Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Josh Berry rams into the back of Ty Gibbs on Turn 1.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
The shooting happened after a vehicle rammed the marijuana grow house to get inside, said Oakland Police Department Deputy Chief Frederick Shavies.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
In recent years, China has increasingly deployed its large, heavily armed coast guard ships hundreds of miles from its coastline to reinforce these claims with patrols—and, at times, ramming maneuvers and water cannons.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ram
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ram
Verb
-
This, plus the fact that good starting left tackles are difficult to find, bumps Stanley’s rank here in a thin free-agency class. Stats Sacks allowed 3 Penalties 12 Press.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
-
In theaters now Showtimes Suits LA Suits experienced the Netflix bump two years ago, so naturally, a spinoff was ordered.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
The passengers, migrants from China and Ecuador, were crammed into the cargo area with no seats or ventilation, concealed by cardboard taped over the windows.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
-
Things can also get frustratingly chaotic in battle when too many enemies and allies are crammed into tight quarters.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Some experts have warned that Trump's agenda might speed up the program's insolvency.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
-
An automobile sped around another car stopped for crossing signals on Wisconsin Highway 14 near Kenosha and into the path of a Chicago, North Shore & Milwaukee Railroad electric passenger train heading south for Chicago at 70 mph.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Kindt was arrested on a domestic assault charge after he was accused of banging Hagen’s head on a night stand and pushing her against several pieces of furniture.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2025
-
Several times during our interview, one of us had to speak up to be heard over the clanging of this or banging of that.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
These are dunked in grapefruit ponzu or spicy kimchi dressing or simply squeezed with lemon.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
-
It’s further squeezed by competition from others in the space, including Etsy, Michael’s and Hobby Lobby, as well as big-box and online retailers such as Amazon and Walmart.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
The severity of this year’s flu season is driven by a combination of factors, experts suggested.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
-
Much of that change was driven by Democrats, 35 percent of whom sympathized with the Palestinians in the latest poll, compared to 27 percent in the late January survey.—
Monica Potts,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Kean collided with Verona players Pawel Dawidowicz and Diego Coppola during the second half of the Serie A fixture and initially returned to the pitch after having his head bandaged.—
The Athletic Staff,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
-
Then came social media, which collided with his study of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).—
Delano Massey,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Draft Blocker If there are a pile of single socks, stuff the other socks into the largest and/or longest one and use it as a draft blocker against doors on chilly days or evenings.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
-
The soft baguette was stuffed with juicy chicken breast in a yellow curry sauce, onions, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño and sweet pickled daikon and carrots.—
Kim Bojórquez,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
Articles Related to ram
Cite this Entry
“Ram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ram. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share