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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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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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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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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
FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The charging bear slams against the car as the door closes, swiping at the space where the man's head was moments before.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The driver is told to back off so there’s enough space to stop the truck in time on the rain-slick road if the lead car suddenly slams on its brakes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Sep. 2025
The steep new parking surcharge slams the brakes on that, hitting both visitors and the workers who would have served them.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Except Steven gets in a car wreck in episode two of season three, and trauma slams Belly and Jeremiah back together.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
About 10 minutes in, viewers can see the moment the car slams into the side of the building.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
On Thursday, the Mexican American rap star dropped the video, which slams Trump supporters, with Rolling Stone.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
The comedian regularly slams the president and his administration’s controversial policies on his late night talk show.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Sinner and Alcaraz have split the last eight slams evenly between them, and what that means depends on how closely someone follows the sport.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Sinner and Alcaraz have won the last eight slams with a perfect split of 4-4.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The top 104 singles players in the rankings get automatic entry into the four slams.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
Washington Post slams Kamala Harris book tour, says Dems don't 'have time to waste' on former VP.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The charging bear slams against the car as the door closes, swiping at the space where the man's head was moments before.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The driver is told to back off so there’s enough space to stop the truck in time on the rain-slick road if the lead car suddenly slams on its brakes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Sep. 2025
The steep new parking surcharge slams the brakes on that, hitting both visitors and the workers who would have served them.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Except Steven gets in a car wreck in episode two of season three, and trauma slams Belly and Jeremiah back together.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
About 10 minutes in, viewers can see the moment the car slams into the side of the building.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
On Thursday, the Mexican American rap star dropped the video, which slams Trump supporters, with Rolling Stone.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
The comedian regularly slams the president and his administration’s controversial policies on his late night talk show.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
And Lutz ultimately slices 42-yard than slams into left upright.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Sinner and Alcaraz have split the last eight slams evenly between them, and what that means depends on how closely someone follows the sport.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Sinner and Alcaraz have won the last eight slams with a perfect split of 4-4.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The top 104 singles players in the rankings get automatic entry into the four slams.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slams
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Israel has controlled the bridge since that war and shuts it on religious holidays, or because of security concerns.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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The municipality of Benicia faces a $10 million budget hit if Valero shuts the refinery as planned, said Mayor Steve Young.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Terri brought a puppet who slaps him on behalf of all the sexy-ass 60-plus women.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Belly, devastated by the betrayal, slaps Jeremiah and breaks up with him.—
Alexandra Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Spring and early fall often bring the strongest storms, when warm, moist Gulf air collides with cooler systems sweeping in from the Plains.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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The past collides with the present, and the menu is rooted in the Gulf yet open to the world.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this year, in July 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first implantable VNS device for rheumatoid arthritis, a painful autoimmune disease that attacks the joints.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
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While Alex is reeling from his discovery, Dwayne attacks him and hauls him away.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The assailant stopped mid-speech and delivered two blows straight to Antao’s face.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Large companies can absorb the blows, but the dry cleaner, toy importer, or family-run retailer cannot.—
Jacob Bennett,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Owen Wilson’s Stick has been renewed for a second season; the news was likely received to just mild golf claps among the online golfing community.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bounces reporter Ben Rothenberg noted that the president received some claps as well.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The other models generally allow jails to hold inmates for 72 hours beyond the time state law would require them to be released to give ICE time to pick them up.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Detainees are currently sent to distant jails in Vernon and Johnson County.—
PJ Green
September 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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Overcoming the first challenge is necessary to avoid collisions in orbit, which not only threaten functioning satellites but can cause explosions that lead to more space debris.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The news Barkov of all people is out for the season was a shock in part because the reliable one has appeared in 86% of all Florida games including playoffs in his 12 seasons, a high number in a sport of high-speed collisions.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Slams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slams. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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