as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
He turned down another beer to avoid getting hammered.
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as in drew
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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as in smacked
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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as in pounded
to strike repeatedly
tried hammering the door to wake them up the crops were hammered with hail
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as in scolded
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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Recent Examples of hammered
Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
The formal dining room, complete with a hammered copper fireplace (signed by designer Peter Muller-Munk) and dark hardwood floors, accesses a modest garden via French doors.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2024
She’s been hip-checked, hammered, steamrollered and smothered.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
Together, this new colorway and the hammered technique on the case and bracelet give the watch an exceptional depth and play with light.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
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The groom opted for a hammered gold band branded with Wash's fingerprints, while the bride went with a gold eternity band with emerald cut diamonds.
—Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
The formal dining room, complete with a hammered copper fireplace (signed by designer Peter Muller-Munk) and dark hardwood floors, accesses a modest garden via French doors.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2024
She’s been hip-checked, hammered, steamrollered and smothered.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
Together, this new colorway and the hammered technique on the case and bracelet give the watch an exceptional depth and play with light.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammered
Adjective
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Also, since these wines generally do not age well – most are designed to be drunk upon release or within 2 to 3 years – producing enough to meet market demand while keeping a close eye on shifting consumer trends may make good business sense.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The lyrics are threaded with images of a life that’s young, fun, and free: being naked on a beach, flying to Paris on a whim, being drunk at a bar.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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And then the game itself smacked him like Zack Bolduc’s hit that knocked Hall upside down into the Blues bench.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2025
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She got smacked, but the ball went in.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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My heartbeat pounded in my ears, drowning out the anticipatory purr of two ambulance engines idling nearby.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Fieri’s tenders are wide and flat, resembling pounded and breaded chicken cutlets.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Dec. 2024
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Cori Clingman was arrested for alleged negligent manslaughter, homicide as a result of negligent driving and drunken driving and several other counts on Thursday, Jan. 23, per the Star-Tribune.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Shortly before his sentencing hearing, Woods made a drunken suicide attempt on Interstate 55 near Springfield, according to Sangamon County prosecutors.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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In 1990, Bush had forged a formidable 42-country coalition to liberate Kuwait following Iraq's unprovoked invasion.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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That close bond was forged in the mid-1970s when Carter, then the first lady of Georgia, hosted Ford, then the first lady of the country, at the governor's mansion.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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Eby suggests topping plain Greek yogurt with fried eggs, avocado, salmon, crispy chickpeas or marinated cherry tomatoes.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Today’s fried green tomatoes are double-breaded and served with a special Mississippi comeback sauce.—
Carolanne Griffith Roberts,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Statewide, water supplies are currently sufficient after two wet years.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Make sure to use a damp mop rather than a soaking wet one, or use a floor spray designed for hardwood floors and a dry cleaning pad to clean the surface.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Set in caves, perching on cliffs, or carved into basalt, these spiritual sites span many faiths and locations.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2024
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James Lindsay, the founder and CEO of Rap Snacks, has carved out a unique niche in the consumer goods industry by merging his passion for snacking and hip-hop culture.—
Delano Massey,
Axios,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Hammered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammered. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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