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as in to shut
to shove into a closed position with force and noise
please don't slam the door every time you step out
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as in to knock
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
she slammed the ball deep into center field
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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car slammed into the wall with a fearful crunch
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as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
slammed the cast members for forgetting their lines on opening night
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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave the stubborn nail one last slam with the hammer
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as in bang
a loud explosive sound
shut the door with a loud slam
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as in jail
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
sported a gang tattoo on his arm that had gotten him plenty of respect in the slam
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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the sudden slam of my head against the trunk of the car
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Recent Examples of slam
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Alas, the car was parked on slanted driveway, so the door slammed shut after the critter lumbered inside.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Cy was declarer at today’s slam, and when West led the six of diamonds, Cy must have thought finessing with dummy’s queen was cost-free.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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But fellow never-Trumper Anna Navarro followed Hostin in slamming the Morning Joe hosts for their visit.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Alas, the car was parked on slanted driveway, so the door slammed shut after the critter lumbered inside.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
Noun
One of those included a behind-the-head slam from Julian Phillips, who finished a dunk after Dalen Terry stripped the ball off Jaylen Wells at half court.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Cy was declarer at today’s slam, and when West led the six of diamonds, Cy must have thought finessing with dummy’s queen was cost-free.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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One of Austin’s beloved Tex-Mex institutions has shut its doors.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Spanish, Italian and Greek embassies also shut to the public for the day, but the U.K. government and France said their embassies remained open.Samya Kullab and Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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The 49ers knocked LaFleur’s Packers out of the playoffs in 2019, 2021 and 2023.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Today, the brand is knocking $2,749 off this queen mattress while supplies last.Toni Sutton, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Twins Charlie and Cass switch places after TV show chef Charlie bumps her head and loses her ability to taste and smell.Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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However, as new versions come out, older models are bumped from the top spots.Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Raiders, much like the Carolina Panthers this past Sunday, attacked the Chiefs’ biggest weakness: the left tackle position, the lineman responsible for protecting Mahomes’ blind side.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Insurgents attacked a military airbase southeast of Aleppo with drones early Friday, destroying a helicopter, the Anadolu Agency reported.SARAH EL DEEB THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Rap’s Springtime Beef The battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake unfolded via searing diss tracks that prompted close reading, with Lamar landing what was considered a knockout blow, and a top candidate for song of the summer.Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Concussions are usually triggered by a strong blow to the head or body that moves the brain inside the skull.7 A strong whiplash, such as during a car accident, can also cause a concussion.28 Risk Factors Several risk factors have been linked to CTE.Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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According to Williams, the construction materials used create a huge bang when the pillow connects with a body part, particularly the head.Candace Oehler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Her stylist at Looks Salon in Columbia, Maryland, will give her a feathery Farrah Fawcett look or a perm, and her bangs always come out fluffed to perfection.Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Smollett spent less than a week in jail after an Illinois appeals court granted an emergency motion by his attorneys to delay his sentence and grant him bail until their appeal is resolved, CNN previously reported.Megan Thomas, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Doing so can result in a $500 fine and up to 30 days in jail.Nate Chute, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The impact of the collision caused the bus to overturn and land on its roof in the small pond.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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About 6 percent of the time, these collisions will create molybdenum-99, says Piefer.Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Slam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slam. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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