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as in slapped
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
after the man had punched the bartender for eighty-sixing him, bouncers stepped in and restrained him until the police could arrive
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as in drilled
to make a hole or series of holes in
punch a ticket
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Recent Examples of punched
Police said the suspects punched and kicked the 17-year-old male following a verbal dispute.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In Nickel, sucker-punched and knocked out by a bigger kid, Elwood receives the same standard and brutal punishment as his assailant.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
When the sheriff’s deputy tried to take him into custody, Urias allegedly punched the deputy in the face, the affidavit states.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The drama continued for Somali when he was attacked and punched to the ground by Korean YouTuber Yu Dal-geun.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The University of New Mexico is investigating an incident involving two members of the men’s basketball team in which one player allegedly punched another on a flight last month over a seat, according to multiple reports.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
Three unsportsmanlike conduct penalties were called against the Bruins after an exchange that Foster said he was told started when a USC player punched UCLA wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer, leading to jawing between both teams on the way to the locker room.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
The teenager testified Thursday that the officer punched him with a closed fist.
—Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has dropped criminal charges against a Black, deaf man with cerebral palsy who was Tased and punched by Phoenix police in late August.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In Nickel, sucker-punched and knocked out by a bigger kid, Elwood receives the same standard and brutal punishment as his assailant.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
When the sheriff’s deputy tried to take him into custody, Urias allegedly punched the deputy in the face, the affidavit states.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The drama continued for Somali when he was attacked and punched to the ground by Korean YouTuber Yu Dal-geun.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The University of New Mexico is investigating an incident involving two members of the men’s basketball team in which one player allegedly punched another on a flight last month over a seat, according to multiple reports.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
Three unsportsmanlike conduct penalties were called against the Bruins after an exchange that Foster said he was told started when a USC player punched UCLA wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer, leading to jawing between both teams on the way to the locker room.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
The teenager testified Thursday that the officer punched him with a closed fist.
—Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has dropped criminal charges against a Black, deaf man with cerebral palsy who was Tased and punched by Phoenix police in late August.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punched
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The small asteroid is named for the Greek mythology character who drove the Sun god Helios' chariot because of the asteroid's close approach to the Sun, according to NASA.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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That’s what really drove me to put it all on paper.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then smacked her in the back of the head for even suggesting it.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The bat smacked his shoulders and back over and over until the pain overtook his body and sent him into shock.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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But then the high-pitched whooshing of CAS pierced the air, and the arriving bird pelted the ground below with missile after missile, plus thousands of rail gun rounds, until the threat had been thoroughly neutralized.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
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The artwork shows a stainless-steel bull pierced with red arrows.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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And the deal ran into stiff opposition from a coalition of unions, small grocery stores and political leaders from both parties wary of corporate consolidation.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Throughout the special, the comedian poked fun at the uncomfortable parts of recovery — from full-body baths to grueling physical therapy — with irreverent charm.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Putting them all together, there will be internal frustrations that come to the surface when we are being poked by something minor.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Hoosier cabinet made the kitchen easier to navigate and more accessible to middle-class housewives in particular who had largely depended on housekeepers to run their kitchens.Michelle Mastro, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
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In early 1976, notorious shyster Morris Levy, known for mob connections and running a successful record label without paying a cent to any artists on it, made a discovery.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
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As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mixed precipitation hits Midwest The arctic blast is gone and warmer weather is leading to troublesome mixed precipitation in the Midwest.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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While many, including Barstool president Dave Portnoy and sports commentator Keith Olbermann, slammed Reese for the gesture, Clark maintained that she wasn’t offended by it.Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old former cheerleader dating Bill Belichick, slammed the food delivery app DoorDash, claiming that she was left with stitches after placing an order.Natasha Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Punched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punched. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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