1
as in shutting
to shove into a closed position with force and noise
please don't slam the door every time you step out
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2
as in knocking
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
she slammed the ball deep into center field
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as in bumping
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car slammed into the wall with a fearful crunch
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as in attacking
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
slammed the cast members for forgetting their lines on opening night
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Recent Examples of slamming
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.
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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
Cyclone Chido, a Category 4 storm, tore through the southwestern Indian Ocean over the weekend, impacting northern Madagascar before rapidly intensifying and slamming Mayotte with winds above 220 kilometers per hour (136 miles per hour), according to France’s weather service.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Following Jonas’ post on X, comments started pouring in, slamming the musician for his apparent support for the controversial figure.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
After all, the company reached a $233 million settlement this week in a class action lawsuit about wages, an issue that also has put Disney in a negative light, with everyone from progressive politicians to heiress Abigail Disney slamming the company for its labor practices.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Editor’s picks Roc Nation quickly responded Wednesday by slamming the complaint.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
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
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
Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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
Cyclone Chido, a Category 4 storm, tore through the southwestern Indian Ocean over the weekend, impacting northern Madagascar before rapidly intensifying and slamming Mayotte with winds above 220 kilometers per hour (136 miles per hour), according to France’s weather service.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Following Jonas’ post on X, comments started pouring in, slamming the musician for his apparent support for the controversial figure.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
After all, the company reached a $233 million settlement this week in a class action lawsuit about wages, an issue that also has put Disney in a negative light, with everyone from progressive politicians to heiress Abigail Disney slamming the company for its labor practices.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Editor’s picks Roc Nation quickly responded Wednesday by slamming the complaint.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slamming
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The galley kitchen is wide enough to allow a chef and helpers to work without bumping into each other.James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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For guests who will stay longer than four days, add another set or two, bumping your towel set count up to four.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
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But the defenses have steadily become more capable, and in November brought down some 95% of the attacking drones with gunfire, missiles, and, increasingly, electronic warfare jamming.David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Given the transformation in Newcastle’s attacking fortunes — having failed to conjure a shot on target at Crystal Palace last month, 13 of their 27 league goals (48 per cent) have come in their four games since — and Isak’s hunger for more, that feels eminently possible.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Unhinged Creativity Builds Cultural Relevance By colliding nostalgia (the squeaky clean Macaulay Culkin of the Home Alone movies) with absurdist horror, Kim Kardashian reimagines and revitalizes a holiday classic.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Both vehicles can then be seen colliding with three cars sitting at the light.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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His dressing room showcases this as well — there is a PlayStation and stacks of games, a disposable camera of backstage memories yet to be developed and a TV that’s often blasting music.Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Plenty of exploding stars are also adept at blasting outbursts of this high-energy light.Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Christmas Eve forecast On Christmas Eve morning, the heaviest snow is hitting upstate New York and northern New England where locally more than 1 foot of snow is possible.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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When shooting on three or four different hoops, and from atypical angles, not only was hitting all the shots difficult, but so was getting the timing precisely correct.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The car-ramming attack at the Magdeburg Christmas market could be politicized by far-right parties in the country, which have already made advances in parts of Germany.Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Still, with a narrow majority in Congress, multiple reports suggest the president-elect is reluctant to expend too much political capital on ramming Hegseth through the Senate and has begun exploring alternatives.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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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.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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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
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The ruins were spared direct attack, but the surrounding city of Tyre — where Hezbollah still enjoys wide support — took a pounding from Israeli warplanes.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Consider marinating or pounding it thin for quicker and more tender results when needed.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Slamming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slamming. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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