1
as in to smack
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
she was so mad that she wanted to slap him right across the face
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2
as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
tired of jokes that slap people of faith
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1
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
doctors used to give newborns a light slap to get them to start breathing
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
that comment is a slap to anyone who has ever served in the military
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Recent Examples of slap
Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 12 Aug. 2025
The film is doing so well that Apple has abided by a traditional theatrical window, versus reversing course and slapping the film on Apple TV+.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
So the defense went out of its way to present witnesses who could corroborate Ventura Fine’s striking allegations of abuse.
Of the slaps, punches and most of all the kicks delivered to the bodies of young women.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Verb
Somebody hit me on the hand and slapped me on the face.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 12 Aug. 2025
The film is doing so well that Apple has abided by a traditional theatrical window, versus reversing course and slapping the film on Apple TV+.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
So this isn’t a slap at the spending aspect of CUT.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
So the defense went out of its way to present witnesses who could corroborate Ventura Fine’s striking allegations of abuse.
Of the slaps, punches and most of all the kicks delivered to the bodies of young women.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slap
Verb
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Sure, they got smacked by Ohio State, but who didn't last winter?—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Two 10-ounce bags of Fresh Express lettuce got smacked with Stop Sales.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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After a couple of insulting caricatures, increasingly bizarre depictions of the Vice President started to spread through the internet, the trend becoming a competition to see who could create the most hideous, weird or original Vance.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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More to the point, these kinds of claims insult the officers who are actually doing the work.—
Diane Goldstein,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The expiration of the enhanced subsidies will also deal a major blow to Covered Connecticut, a program that provides no-cost exchange plans to residents who make too much to qualify for Medicaid but still earn 175% or less than the federal poverty level.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Postal Savings Bank, established in 1911, softened the blow of the Great Depression for millions, before being killed by the big banks in 1967.—
Mark Dimondstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Gordon, hitting holes hard with his physical running style, sparked the run game in the second half.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Obeid said his own home was hit and demolished by a bombing just one week into the conflict.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Where things get subtle is with unpleasant posts, especially ones that anger or offend you.—
Noah Giansiracusa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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South Park premiered Season 27 on July 23, mocking Trump in bed with Satan, which seemingly offended the White House resident.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Though the latter can play third base, both are primarily generating interest, however much might be out there, for their ability to add some thump to a contending team's lineup.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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The wolf was quite literally at the door of the blue house on Highway 49 in Sierra County, tearing apart an elk on the front porch as the college-age son of the owner sat alone inside, listening to the thumps and snarls and hoping the latch was secure.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ensuring fairness and avoiding bias in AI systems is paramount, as algorithms can inadvertently amplify discriminatory patterns from training data or misinterpret cultural nuances and sarcasm.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Someone constantly uses sarcasm to undermine suggestions without offering alternatives.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is punching back at President Donald Trump — in memes and capital letters.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Miami’s first offensive drive of the Bears game was spoiled because of the team’s inability to punch the ball into the end zone on four goal line runs.—
Omar Kelly
August 15,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Slap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slap. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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