as in slapped
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he smacked the punching bag one final time before heading to the showers
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Recent Examples of smacked
Then smacked her in the back of the head for even suggesting it.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The bat smacked his shoulders and back over and over until the pain overtook his body and sent him into shock.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
In the seventh inning of Game Two of the American League Championship Series, between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians, on Tuesday night, Aaron Judge saw a ninety-five-mile-an-hour fastball, up around his chest, and smacked a two-run home run.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
When Flaherty returned to the bench in the middle of the seventh inning, he was smacked on the backside by Shohei Ohtani.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Radishes are smacked, then salted for half an hour.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 9 Oct. 2024
Religious friend is smacked down Is your closet full of old clothes?
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The bat smacked his shoulders and back over and over until the pain overtook his body and sent him into shock.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
In the seventh inning of Game Two of the American League Championship Series, between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians, on Tuesday night, Aaron Judge saw a ninety-five-mile-an-hour fastball, up around his chest, and smacked a two-run home run.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
When Flaherty returned to the bench in the middle of the seventh inning, he was smacked on the backside by Shohei Ohtani.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Radishes are smacked, then salted for half an hour.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 9 Oct. 2024
Religious friend is smacked down Is your closet full of old clothes?
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smacked
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As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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While some destination fitness programs go morning to night, the Ranch has built in down time for napping, reading, hitting the pool or enjoying sauna, hot tub and cold plunges.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old former cheerleader dating Bill Belichick, slammed the food delivery app DoorDash, claiming that she was left with stitches after placing an order.Natasha Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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While many, including Barstool president Dave Portnoy and sports commentator Keith Olbermann, slammed Reese for the gesture, Clark maintained that she wasn’t offended by it.Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Police said the suspects punched and kicked the 17-year-old male following a verbal dispute.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In Nickel, sucker-punched and knocked out by a bigger kid, Elwood receives the same standard and brutal punishment as his assailant.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
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The unhinged duo struck Valez with their fists and a cane before the male attacker brought Luna into the room, accused him of stealing a moped battery and beat him to death, Kenny said.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Which struck me as odd because why take a principled stand to publish something that wasn’t even memorable enough to stick in my brain?Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Charis Kai, a freshman, was nearly asleep when her resident adviser pounded on the door to her dorm room.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beck was able to take the snap and hand the ball off to Etienne, who pounded it in from four yards out for the game-winning touchdown.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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Similar to how Pugh swiped liner above and across her upper eyelid for a bold and otherworldly look, this is your sign to be daring and experimental with your makeup.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Several of the members’ personal items were swiped from the van, including computers, passports and documents, the BBC reported.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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In that incident, the semitrailer was crossing the track when the train clipped the rear of the trailer, according to Avoca Fire Department Battalion Chief Jacob Davis.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Josie made two solid, explosive passes at the convoy, but her bird could not avoid getting clipped by enemy fire.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Smacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smacked. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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