as in hammering
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as in shuffling
to move heavily or clumsily
pounding down the road as fast as he could run
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as in banging
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
pounding nails into boards all day long
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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
during the storm the waves furiously pounded the beach
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as in drawing
to shape with a hammer
pounding out a depression in the metal
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as in grinding
to reduce to fine particles
the tablet may be pounded and mixed in with the animal's food
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Recent Examples of pounding
Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Consider marinating or pounding it thin for quicker and more tender results when needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Intense turbulence, pounding rain, and roaring winds can make these flights physically taxing.
—Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
From the serene moments of introspection to the heart-pounding intensity of gametime, Season 2 promises more up-close access to the elite players in the world’s greatest hockey league.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
O'Neill was on the ground, pounding the turf.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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
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
The game features up to 4-player co-op in a colorful world that will keep your heart pounding.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The ruins were spared direct attack, but the surrounding city of Tyre — where Hezbollah still enjoys wide support — took a pounding from Israeli warplanes.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Consider marinating or pounding it thin for quicker and more tender results when needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Intense turbulence, pounding rain, and roaring winds can make these flights physically taxing.
—Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
From the serene moments of introspection to the heart-pounding intensity of gametime, Season 2 promises more up-close access to the elite players in the world’s greatest hockey league.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
O'Neill was on the ground, pounding the turf.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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
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
The game features up to 4-player co-op in a colorful world that will keep your heart pounding.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounding
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But the $12 billion decline in his fortune has more to do with asset shuffling than stock price movement.Julie Goldenberg, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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James has been shuffling back and forth between the NBA and the G League.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Chip, sensing something is wrong, gently approaches his older sister, nudging and licking her face in an apparent attempt to comfort her.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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While licking you is a way for a dog to bond and promotes affection, stopping it will not compromise your relationship.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Israel’s grinding offensive in Gaza has killed more than 45,000 Palestinians, local health officials say.Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
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By the turn of this century, the world could come to a grinding halt if alternate sources of energy that meet our energy demand are not commercially available.Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Breanna Stewart (27 points) and Sabrina Ionescu (18 points) lead the New York Liberty in a 35-point thrashing of the Los Angeles Sparks.Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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They are particularly known for their expert use of the offside trap that enjoyed resounding success catching out Kylian Mbappe in a 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid in El Clasico at the end of October.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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On June 1, she was charged with beating and stomping a woman inside Webb’s Bronx apartment building that day.John Annese, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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The pounding of Mary’s heartbeat becomes the stomping feet of the crowd at the high school.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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When shooting on three or four different hoops, and from atypical angles, not only was hitting all the shots difficult, but so was getting the timing precisely correct.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The one team with a young power-hitting first baseman who is still under team control would be the Boston Red Sox, and their 24-year-old first-bagger Triston Casas.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Musk spent the day lashing out on X, urging citizens to call their representatives and declaring that any member who votes in favor of the bill should be voted out of office.Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Their late father was killed for lashing out against the government, and Gustavo doesn’t share Paco’s willingness to follow in dad’s footsteps.David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hundreds of drones being used as part of a Saturday night aerial light show in Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando appeared to be flying into position before several started falling from the sky before slamming to the ground, according to videos posted online.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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His endorsement of the AfD came alongside a video of a far-right German commentator slamming the leading candidate to become Germany’s next chancellor, the conservative Friedrich Merz.Laura Kelly, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Pounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounding. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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