as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
all it took was one hard stroke to knock the ball out of the tree
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as in to caress
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
the young mother gently stroked the sleeping child's brow and then leaned over and kissed him
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as in to massage
to praise too much
a politician with a special gift for stroking fat-cat donors
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Recent Examples of stroke
Steve Padilla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
These include stomach inflammation, increased risk of heart attack and stroke, high blood pressure, and kidney damage, said Chin.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In the video, Turba comforted her furry companion by stroking her head.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Recently, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine found medical patients with high levels of microplastics were at a greater risk of a heart attack, a stroke or even death.
—Steve Padilla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
These include stomach inflammation, increased risk of heart attack and stroke, high blood pressure, and kidney damage, said Chin.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
On the ensuing point, Medvedev ended a rally by stroking a two-handed backhand wide, bringing Tien to match point.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In the video, Turba comforted her furry companion by stroking her head.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroke
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
Verb
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Kelly wrote in the caption of the post, which showed his hand caressing the baby's fingers.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Hadid was seen kissing, cradling, and caressing her fragrance, Orebella, in the scent Salted Muse.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Step 2: Cleaning and Exfoliation A soothing oil blend of lavender, cypress, cedar wood, and rosemary was massaged on to the scalp to ease the senses and open up the follicles.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Apply the product or device in a circular motion, massaging gently for about five minutes.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 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
Verb
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Remove 2 cups of the shrimp mixture from bag; drain and pat dry.—
Liz Mervosh,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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But that’s too pat a way of describing something so slippery and alive.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The grits, however, are given a modern twist—puffed for texture, creating an exciting contrast that feels both familiar and new.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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And then a figure bursts through the foliage, puffing on a vape.—
Demetrios Matheou,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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And once again, his mom was first to congratulate him.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The monarch, wearing a red tie and an Order of Canada lapel pin, congratulated Carney on his recent victory.—
Rob Gillies,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Stroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroke. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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