as in punch
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
in the eighth round he delivered a stinger that knocked his opponent flat
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Recent Examples of stinger
Among its many innovations was its unconventional score, an abstract suite of bone-chilling scrapes, metallic clanks, ominous drones and mysterious stingers.
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The Learning Network, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
The film stumbles a bit on multiple climaxes, but recovers nicely for a bitterly funny stinger.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Whoever on the editing team added in that little musical stinger to punctuate Carolyn and Danielle’s surprise at how thoroughly off the mark Sandoval is, thank you.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
My living friends teeth glinting in the low light
silverware against ceramic
Tarsus, manus, stinger, legs.
—Safia Elhillo, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Learning Network, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
The film stumbles a bit on multiple climaxes, but recovers nicely for a bitterly funny stinger.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Whoever on the editing team added in that little musical stinger to punctuate Carolyn and Danielle’s surprise at how thoroughly off the mark Sandoval is, thank you.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
My living friends teeth glinting in the low light
silverware against ceramic
Tarsus, manus, stinger, legs.
—Safia Elhillo, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stinger
Noun
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The sauce is a perfect condiment for dipping, drizzling and adding to recipes for a bold punch of flavor.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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The robot executes punches, roundhouse kicks and other complex martial arts techniques, showcasing its enhanced coordination and flexibility.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The library now needs to build out the new Canadian entrance to code — a blow to a not-for-profit organization that has existed on a limited endowment since 1908.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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New York City's drinking water could eventually absorb a blow if reservoirs supplying a portion of it become vacated due to rising salinity, according to a new report.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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But Jones tied it with a one-time slap shot from the right point with 6:04 left in the period.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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The attack escalated with The Rock using a belt and Travis Scott's intervention, which included a slap that visibly injured Rhodes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Then the silence was broken by the loud thump of Olive’s .38/40.—
Horace R. Hinkley,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2025
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This, more than any textured thumps, added to the immersiveness.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Mar. 2025
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Even after a rigorous interview process and a seemingly perfect fit, the offer can land with a thud.—
Rebecca Skilbeck,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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But for some experts, the company’s claims are landing with a thud.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, a movie can’t be a hit at the international box office without a proper theatrical release internationally.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Defenseman Alec Martinez hasn’t played since taking a hard hit from Jake Neighbours in St. Louis, and T.J. Brodie has been scratched for every game since March 1 in Anaheim, Calif.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The finishing touch was a simple swipe of pink gloss.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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With a swipe of his pen, Trump ordered the U.S. to withdraw from the World Health Organization and ended diversity, equity and inclusion programs − and their staffing − across the government.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
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To paint this with broad strokes, here’s what the Dolphins must do: Keep Tua healthy, make some improvements to the league’s No. 4 defense, continue getting clutch field goals from Sanders.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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Women have unique risk factors for stroke, including high blood pressure during pregnancy, using certain types of birth control medicines and having higher rates of depression.—
Bernadette Boden Albala,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Stinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stinger. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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