1
as in bumping
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the truck suddenly swerved and rammed into the side of a building
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2
as in cramming
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
rammed as many candies into his mouth as he could fit
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as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
I threw myself out of the way as a car rammed through the crosswalk
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Recent Examples of ramming
The car-ramming attack at the Magdeburg Christmas market could be politicized by far-right parties in the country, which have already made advances in parts of Germany.
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Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Still, with a narrow majority in Congress, multiple reports suggest the president-elect is reluctant to expend too much political capital on ramming Hegseth through the Senate and has begun exploring alternatives.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Over the past year, Chinese forces have escalated their aggressive tactics, including blocking maneuvers, ramming, water cannons, and on at least one occasion wielding melee weapons against Philippine personnel.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
America's Next Top Model alum Jenn An is suing Kanye West for allegedly assaulting her by choking her and ramming his fingers down her throat during the filming of a music video in 2010.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Several storylines stand alone before ramming into each other near the season’s anticlimatic end.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
The ramming case was later dismissed by federal prosecutors.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024
In June of this year, the Chanel boutique on Avenue Montaigne was targeted by a smash-and-grab robbery that involved four suspects ramming their vehicle into the store in order to break the windows and steal merchandise.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
In the intervening months, young Palestinians have carried out a string of lone-wolf attacks, ramming cars into Israeli pedestrians and soldiers or stabbing them in the streets.
—Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 8 June 2016
Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Still, with a narrow majority in Congress, multiple reports suggest the president-elect is reluctant to expend too much political capital on ramming Hegseth through the Senate and has begun exploring alternatives.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Over the past year, Chinese forces have escalated their aggressive tactics, including blocking maneuvers, ramming, water cannons, and on at least one occasion wielding melee weapons against Philippine personnel.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
America's Next Top Model alum Jenn An is suing Kanye West for allegedly assaulting her by choking her and ramming his fingers down her throat during the filming of a music video in 2010.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Several storylines stand alone before ramming into each other near the season’s anticlimatic end.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
The ramming case was later dismissed by federal prosecutors.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024
In June of this year, the Chanel boutique on Avenue Montaigne was targeted by a smash-and-grab robbery that involved four suspects ramming their vehicle into the store in order to break the windows and steal merchandise.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
In the intervening months, young Palestinians have carried out a string of lone-wolf attacks, ramming cars into Israeli pedestrians and soldiers or stabbing them in the streets.
—Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 8 June 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramming
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The galley kitchen is wide enough to allow a chef and helpers to work without bumping into each other.James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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The meme stock games that began in 2021 are stretched, the artificial intelligence bubble is bumping into realities, and the hundreds of walking dead companies are stumbling towards oblivion.John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 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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This development is driving growth in the whisky sector, which is reflected in the new entries the IWSC is getting.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As discussed by experts already driving AI strategies across their teams, here are four actionable steps to get the best out of your organization’s AI strategy.Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Unhinged Creativity Builds Cultural Relevance By colliding nostalgia (the squeaky clean Macaulay Culkin of the Home Alone movies) with absurdist horror, Kim Kardashian reimagines and revitalizes a holiday classic.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nocturnal migratory birds are attracted to the lights on structures such as communication towers and tall buildings, becoming disoriented, many times colliding or getting exhausted and more easily predated.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the driveway of a rundown house, two soldiers work quickly under the glow of headlamps, loading weapons from a shed into the back of a battered truck.Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Court records show Corcoran asked Nieto's then 7-year-old daughter Melanie to stay in an upstairs bedroom before loading a rifle, a Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic, and going to the living room, where his brother and his friends were watching TV.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 18 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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After the argument, police alleged that Thompson pulled out a gun and shot several times, hitting Montgomery in the chest and torso before leaving.Fox19 Digital Staff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
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Caitlin Clark had a year for the ages, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history before jumping to the WNBA and earning rookie of the year honors—helping the league reach record highs for attendance and viewership along the way.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In just the last four years, the highest value Basquiat work sold has fluctuated greatly, jumping from $15 million in 2020 to $93 million in 2021 before dropping to $85 million in 2022 and $67 million in 2023.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Ramming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramming. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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