as in hammering
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as in whipping
to defeat by a large margin
the incumbent has been thrashing his opponents for so long that there's never any real contest for the Senate seat
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as in hiding
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
thrashed the poor horse with a riding crop
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as in pounding
to strike repeatedly
the tree branches thrashed the sides of the house as the storm continued to rage
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as in tossing
to make jerky or restless movements
in obvious pain, the wounded soldier thrashed about his cot
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Recent Examples of thrashing
Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
Even more alarming is that Fickell, paid handsomely to find answers, had none following the thrashing from Nebraska.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The racial abuse allegedly took place as Barca celebrated one of its goals in a 4-0 thrashing of its bitter rival at the Bernabeu on October 26, which helped the Catalans boast their current six-point lead at the top of La Liga.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
There was a 3-1 defeat to Sevilla, flummoxed early on by an awkward bouncing ball, and a 4-1 thrashing by Barcelona.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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What happens next is an intellectual thrashing that only Sorkin could write, a masterful showcase of Jed Bartlet’s mind and heart, and a great ensemble piece to boot.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
Even more alarming is that Fickell, paid handsomely to find answers, had none following the thrashing from Nebraska.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The racial abuse allegedly took place as Barca celebrated one of its goals in a 4-0 thrashing of its bitter rival at the Bernabeu on October 26, which helped the Catalans boast their current six-point lead at the top of La Liga.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
There was a 3-1 defeat to Sevilla, flummoxed early on by an awkward bouncing ball, and a 4-1 thrashing by Barcelona.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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This instant camera captures little moments and big occasions on film, which feels a little more special than whipping out an iPhone.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
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Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
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Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
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The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.ABC News, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.Dana Feldman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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After three consecutive drives ended in a punt following Rodgers’ interception, the 41-year-old led the Jets down the field, tossing his first touchdown pass since Week 16 and the 500th of his career.C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Before tossing them in the trash, check in with your local homeless shelter, food pantry, or other non-profit as these organizations often have need for travel-sized toiletries.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Loosened qualification requirements for business financing were further underscored by a September announcement from the Federal Reserve which spiked optimism in the market by slashing interest rates.Brock Blake, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Could there be a medical reason behind their licking?Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The fight led to Musk lashing out at his opponents on X, who accused him of demonetizing or suspending them.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025
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The fight led to Musk lashing out at his opponents on X, who accused him of demonetizing or suspending them.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025
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As the run progresses, players will earn money by beating rounds (called Blinds) which can be used to purchase Jokers (permanent modifiers and multipliers), Tarot cards (one-time use effects), and Planet cards (poker hand level ups).Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ellen is really the beating heart of this story.Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Thrashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrashing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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