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as in shuts
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 slaps
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 collides
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car slammed into the wall with a fearful crunch
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as in attacks
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
slammed the cast members for forgetting their lines on opening night
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as in blows
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 claps
a loud explosive sound
shut the door with a loud slam
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as in jails
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 collisions
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 slams
Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims to keep costs down and maximize profits.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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, 25 Nov. 2024
The film contains one of the great gross-out scenes of all time, in which Adjani has a bloody, violent miscarriage in a Berlin subway station and slams her body around as if in the throes of an exorcism.
—The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
Painstaking recovery, after Hurricane Milton slams Florida, the Southeast reels from a second disaster in two weeks.
—ABC News, 13 Oct. 2024
Brown is casting Moreno as a wealthy businessman who is out for himself, and Moreno, R-Ohio, slams Brown as a career politician who is a rubber stamp for President Joe Biden and Harris.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Salvation comes when a man slams into him.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims to keep costs down and maximize profits.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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, 25 Nov. 2024
The film contains one of the great gross-out scenes of all time, in which Adjani has a bloody, violent miscarriage in a Berlin subway station and slams her body around as if in the throes of an exorcism.
—The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
Painstaking recovery, after Hurricane Milton slams Florida, the Southeast reels from a second disaster in two weeks.
—ABC News, 13 Oct. 2024
Brown is casting Moreno as a wealthy businessman who is out for himself, and Moreno, R-Ohio, slams Brown as a career politician who is a rubber stamp for President Joe Biden and Harris.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Salvation comes when a man slams into him.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slams
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Here's what to know about move-over collisions in Ohio, as well as what the law says about drivers' responsibilities on the road.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nine people died in fatal collisions over Christmas weekend in Arizona last year, and four of those collisions were alcohol-related, officials said.Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rebels and others are opening the gates of Assad’s many prisons, and the world is watching as captives walk from their cells to freedom.Tony Hunter, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Moving videos emerged of political prisoners being freed after enduring decades of torture in the regime’s notorious prisons.Farrah Hassen, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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After the wipe hits, there will be a Twitch Drops campaign that should give out some solid loot to get your wipe off to a good start.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Their elaborate plan soon hits all kinds of darkly hilarious snags that lead to more serious repercussions.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Key Facts The report, concluding a 20-month investigation, details alleged ethical misconduct and criticizes Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas, Justice Samuel Alito and former Justice Antonin Scalia.Ty Roush, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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His punches, rising over his adversary's guard, left their mark on Fury’s face.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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His punches, rising over his adversary's guard, left their mark on Fury’s face.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Continue reading … BLOWING THE WHISTLE – Coach blasts CFB's transfer portal as player leaves ahead of big game.Fox News, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Areas of Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are expected to get more than a foot of snow as a winter storm blasts that part of the state Friday and into the weekend.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024
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Detroit Pistons team owner Tom Gores claps during the press conference on July 30, 2021 at the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit, Michigan.Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
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When the camera zooms in on Haines, the gnat can be seen buzzing around above her head (as evidenced in Entertainment Weekly's extremely serious investigative photos below) before Goldberg launches her military action and claps her hands while Haines speaks.EW.com, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Sportster 25 Surf is also equipped with Volvo drivetrains and roughly 1,000 pounds of ballast.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps Ennis-Haney is a fight that can be made at 147 pounds.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Slams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slams. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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