rams

verb

Definition of ramsnext
present tense third-person singular of ram
1
as in bumps
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 stuffs
to fit (people or things) into a tight space rammed as many candies into his mouth as he could fit

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3
as in speeds
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 Synonyms for rams
  1. slams
  2. drives
  3. hits
  4. jumps
  5. runs
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  • Thinking quickly, Bree grabs a cast-iron skillet and slams it into his head, knocking him out cold.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Continue reading … ‘17 EDUCATED IDIOTS’– Outgoing senator slams Biden's advisers during COVID.
    Fox News, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of slams
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  • This data allows data scientists to analyze the effectiveness of features, pinpoint areas for improvement and understand what truly drives user engagement and satisfaction.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Novartis is a prime example, fostering a culture of curiosity and empowerment that drives both engagement and innovation.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of drives
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  • Kablam, the mug hits the floor in the scene and shatters into a zillion pieces.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Nick Mitchell was the Jays’ fourth-round pick in 2024, a corner outfielder who doesn’t chase much and hits fastballs well, but so far hasn’t shown enough power to profile as a regular in a corner.
    Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hits
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  • The online world sometimes seems to revolve around stressful scenarios—road rages, animal attacks, cliff jumps, political debates—that demand our response, or at least our contemplation of one.
    Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The historically subversive comedy, which debuted off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons in 2019, jumps between 16th century France, 1920s India and 1960s Idaho, and will feature a South Asian and South Asian American cast.
    Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of jumps
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  • The 2025 Sundance Film Festival runs from January 23 – February 2, 2025.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Despite predictions of doom and gloom and the odd technology issue on the website, there is no doubt that the website still runs well.
    Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of runs
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