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
Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
Inside, lambs were hoisted upside down, kicking and thrashing.
—Jose Huizar, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
Steer clear of becoming caught in the thrashing of speculative bubbles.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
His thrashing of Reyaz had been national news in India, and on social media, Premi found, most people seemed to have defended him.
—Mohammad Ali, WIRED, 14 Apr. 2020
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The Hawks looked to bounce back from a 6-3 thrashing by the Vancouver Canucks three nights earlier and looked well on their way.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
Inside, lambs were hoisted upside down, kicking and thrashing.
—Jose Huizar, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
Steer clear of becoming caught in the thrashing of speculative bubbles.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
His thrashing of Reyaz had been national news in India, and on social media, Premi found, most people seemed to have defended him.
—Mohammad Ali, WIRED, 14 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrashing
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Sick of whipping out a hair dryer, round brush, and a straightener to achieve a frizz-free blowout?Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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With gusts of up to 80 mph possible, a small fire could transform into an inferno, whipping embers at astonishing speeds and leaving firefighters with few options other than trying to get people to evacuate.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Your top performers have figured out a secret that's hiding in plain sight.B.D. Dalton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Sanctuary follows Hunter, an eccentric American billionaire hiding in New Zealand.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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The sound of the vast rotors rippled through the air tossing up the lagoon’s waters in a misty haze.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Schools have profited regularly from people losing, tossing or otherwise just spacing on their winning lottery tickets.Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Making these oversized elephants dance will take way more than slashing budgets and slapping agile jargon on the all-hands PowerPoint presentations.Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Were Republicans discussing slashing entitlement benefits, the main drivers of deficits?Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Robinson again warns her off, firmly telling her no, but Bella continues whimpering, stamping her feet, and—for good measure—licking her lips.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Refrain from licking, picking or biting your lips.Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Loyal listeners were sorely disappointed, lashing out at Spotify with memes and mockery.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Anxiously attached individuals may react by lashing out or masking fears with overly positive behaviors, reflecting their struggle between seeking connection and fearing rejection.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Palo Alto’s business is doing well — the company reported expectations-beating results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter, raised full year guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split occurring later this month, according to Investopedia.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last World Cup in Qatar was won by Lionel Messi’s Argentina, beating France in the final.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Thrashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrashing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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