spanked

verb

Definition of spankednext
past tense of spank
as in smacked

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  1. battered
  2. pounded
  3. whipped
  4. buffeted
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  • The strike won't affect commercial flights but represents another setback for the aerospace giant, whose reputation and finances have been battered by manufacturing problems and multiple federal investigations this year.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2024
  • The now unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season marked by October sales events coincided with unseasonably warm temperatures in San Francisco and other parts of the country, and severe hurricanes that battered North Carolina and Florida.
    Melissa Repko, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of battered
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  • Washington got pounded by Iowa in its most recent game and managed just 18 points in a loss to Rutgers on the same field where the Bruins nearly doubled that total against the Scarlet Knights.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
  • More strikes pounded Gaza on Saturday.
    Adam Schreck and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of pounded
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  • Viral food trends – whether it’s whipped coffee, baked feta pasta, or the infamous butter boards – can spread like wildfire, captivating millions of viewers in mere hours.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Top the cups with Greek yogurt or whipped coconut cream to mimic Frankeinsteins's hair.
    Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of whipped
Verb
  • King was last heard from on September 17, which is when Eagle Peak was buffeted by snow and wind.
    Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
  • For years, subscriber numbers have buffeted the stock on earnings day, up and down.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of buffeted
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