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as in shuts
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 slaps
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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3
as in collides
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car slammed into the wall with a fearful crunch
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4
as in attacks
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
slammed the cast members for forgetting their lines on opening night
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as in blows
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave the stubborn nail one last slam with the hammer
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2
as in claps
a loud explosive sound
shut the door with a loud slam
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3
as in jails
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
sported a gang tattoo on his arm that had gotten him plenty of respect in the slam
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as in collisions
a forceful coming together of two things
the sudden slam of my head against the trunk of the car
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Recent Examples of slams
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025
Out of the blue, Ian attacks the man and slams a dagger into his heart.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims to keep costs down and maximize profits.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Thinking quickly, Bree grabs a cast-iron skillet and slams it into his head, knocking him out cold.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … ‘17 EDUCATED IDIOTS’– Outgoing senator slams Biden's advisers during COVID.
—Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
The film contains one of the great gross-out scenes of all time, in which Adjani has a bloody, violent miscarriage in a Berlin subway station and slams her body around as if in the throes of an exorcism.
—The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
Painstaking recovery, after Hurricane Milton slams Florida, the Southeast reels from a second disaster in two weeks.
—ABC News, 13 Oct. 2024
Verb
But Wesley slams off the tape right then and there, and later side-eyes Graham in the break room.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025
Out of the blue, Ian attacks the man and slams a dagger into his heart.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims to keep costs down and maximize profits.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Thinking quickly, Bree grabs a cast-iron skillet and slams it into his head, knocking him out cold.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … ‘17 EDUCATED IDIOTS’– Outgoing senator slams Biden's advisers during COVID.
—Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
The film contains one of the great gross-out scenes of all time, in which Adjani has a bloody, violent miscarriage in a Berlin subway station and slams her body around as if in the throes of an exorcism.
—The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
Painstaking recovery, after Hurricane Milton slams Florida, the Southeast reels from a second disaster in two weeks.
—ABC News, 13 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slams
Noun
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Other tips for driving in snow Navigation apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze collect real-time information on traffic slowdowns and collisions.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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The colors of the aurora depend on the type of gas and altitude of the collisions, with green light being produced by oxygen at lower altitudes, red light by higher altitude oxygen and purple/blue light being a result of nitrogen molecules.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Rebels and others are opening the gates of Assad’s many prisons, and the world is watching as captives walk from their cells to freedom.—
Tony Hunter,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Moving videos emerged of political prisoners being freed after enduring decades of torture in the regime’s notorious prisons.—
Farrah Hassen,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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First, there are those who lip-sync – like Kili Paul, a Tanzanian social media star who performs Bollywood and other movie hits against the backdrop of his rural community — a mix of greenery and low-slung buildings.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Batman 2 is said to begin right as The Penguin ends and winter hits Gotham.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Key Facts The report, concluding a 20-month investigation, details alleged ethical misconduct and criticizes Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas, Justice Samuel Alito and former Justice Antonin Scalia.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Dylan rejects Seeger’s sermon, takes the stage, and blasts the old folk establishment with his electric Stratocaster.—
Nina Silber / Made by History,
TIME,
25 Dec. 2024
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Continue reading … BLOWING THE WHISTLE – Coach blasts CFB's transfer portal as player leaves ahead of big game.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Green claps along, and is visibly impressed when Freeman hits that signature high note.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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Detroit Pistons team owner Tom Gores claps during the press conference on July 30, 2021 at the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit, Michigan.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2024
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Make sure to start with a low weight (say, one or two pounds), then work your way up.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
8 Jan. 2025
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Blue Ridge Beef is recalling more than 1,000 pounds of cat food due over salmonella contamination.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Slams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slams. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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