1
as in to draw
to shape with a hammer
medieval artisans hammered brass into various bowls and trays, which they then embossed with elaborate designs
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2
as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
hammer a nail hammered the ball for a home run
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3
as in to pound
to strike repeatedly
tried hammering the door to wake them up the crops were hammered with hail
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4
as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
the critics have long been hammering the stage actress for resorting to the same mixed bag of mannerisms over and over
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as in sledgehammer
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Recent Examples of hammer
Chris Arnold, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
Money is, of course, critical, and Noah hammering the CEOs and corporations at the ceremony to donate was worth a few chuckles.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2025
Sam Sabin, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
NBCUniversal hasn’t softened its coverage of Trump on MSNBC, where anchors like Rachel Maddow hammer the president nightly.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
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Verb
In recent weeks, Musk has been hammering the CFPB, the watchdog agency that oversees consumer finance.
—Chris Arnold, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
Money is, of course, critical, and Noah hammering the CEOs and corporations at the ceremony to donate was worth a few chuckles.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
Zachary Basu, Marc Caputo Feb 3, 2025 - Politics & Policy
Musk's wrecking ball pierces government's inner sanctum
Elon Musk and his cost-slashing allies are taking a hammer to the massive bureaucracy that staffs the U.S. government — and a scalpel to any senior officials who dare put up a fight.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
NBCUniversal hasn’t softened its coverage of Trump on MSNBC, where anchors like Rachel Maddow hammer the president nightly.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammer
Verb
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The main festival drew 24,462 visitors across its eight-day run.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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In Washington, protests near the U.S. Capitol drew hundreds bearing signs and shouting dissent.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the video, O'Leary wailed after the metal object hit him in the chest.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bellinger has pulled the ball at a 45% clip throughout his career, and he’s hit flyballs 44.3% of the time.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Musk pounded his chest and raised his right arm in an angular motion while giving his speech.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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That involved Shorrock and a few others pounding posts in the ground, putting up heavy metal fencing and twisting metal ties together.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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However, the voice resembling Smith Sr.’s goes silent for the remainder of the phone call, as Martinez continues to scold him for his actions.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Shakira storms off Miami nightclub stage after appearing to scold clubgoer for filming up her dress The title of the tour is taken from the singer's 12th studio album, released last year and the first since 2017's El Dorado.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Last month, the Trump Administration took a sledgehammer to federal funding.—
Danilyn Rutherford,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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This is evident in the lyrics, yes, but even more in what’s not as obvious: the 600-watt sledgehammer production, the frantic tempo, and, yes, the senseless chanting in the chorus.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2025
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Director Brittany Burch has forged a production very much in the Gift Theatre tradition of immersive daring, although that company’s bigger current home at Filament Theatre allows for more expansive experimentation.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Senate forged ahead with its plan to vote on the budget resolution despite President Trump coming out earlier in the week to share his preference for the House's strategy.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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In May 2024, CNN released hotel security footage from 2016 that showed Combs striking Cassie, knocking her to the ground, and dragging her down a hallway.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Someone knocked on the Malibu, drawing Jeff back out of the car.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The flames licked at the neighborhood’s outskirts, toasting a few leaves at the perimeter, but didn’t damage a single residence in the community.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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As Ferrell resumed singing with Johansson, Kardashian and Gasteyer, Wiig proceeded to lick Dooneese’s tiny hands and stroke Johansson’s face, tap on one of Gasteyer’s breasts and pretend to play the drums on Kardashian’s butt.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Hammer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammer. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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