as in smacked
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
didn't sleep a wink all night because she was too busy swatting mosquitoes
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Recent Examples of swatted
Faber swatted the puck into the net for good measure anyway, kicking off a brief dust-up between Faber and Anaheim’s Frank Vatrano, which ended with both men in the penalty box and the Wild on another power play.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
Yoon's move to impose martial law earlier this week for the first time since 1980 was swatted down by angry opposition lawmakers, who are planning an impeachment vote against Yoon on Saturday.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Key moment Kopitar swatted in Moore’s rebound early in the third.
—Dan Greenspan, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Among those who said they were swatted in late 2023 were Republican Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and Brandon Williams of New York, as well as Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, a Democrat.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
In January 2023, Filion was extradited to Florida from California after having swatted a mosque months earlier in Sanford, Florida.
—Michael Kosnar, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
With Seattle attempting a 47-field goal in the final minute, Isaiah Simmons leaped over a blocker and swatted the kick, which sent the ball caroming to Bryce Ford-Wheaton, who scooped and scored on his first career touch.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
Hezbollah has also expended thousands of Hezbollah projectiles that Israeli air defenses have mostly swatted out of the sky.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
Yoon's move to impose martial law earlier this week for the first time since 1980 was swatted down by angry opposition lawmakers, who are planning an impeachment vote against Yoon on Saturday.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Key moment Kopitar swatted in Moore’s rebound early in the third.
—Dan Greenspan, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Among those who said they were swatted in late 2023 were Republican Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and Brandon Williams of New York, as well as Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, a Democrat.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
In January 2023, Filion was extradited to Florida from California after having swatted a mosque months earlier in Sanford, Florida.
—Michael Kosnar, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
With Seattle attempting a 47-field goal in the final minute, Isaiah Simmons leaped over a blocker and swatted the kick, which sent the ball caroming to Bryce Ford-Wheaton, who scooped and scored on his first career touch.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
Hezbollah has also expended thousands of Hezbollah projectiles that Israeli air defenses have mostly swatted out of the sky.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swatted
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Then smacked her in the back of the head for even suggesting it.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The bat smacked his shoulders and back over and over until the pain overtook his body and sent him into shock.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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While some destination fitness programs go morning to night, the Ranch has built in down time for napping, reading, hitting the pool or enjoying sauna, hot tub and cold plunges.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Police said the suspects punched and kicked the 17-year-old male following a verbal dispute.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In Nickel, sucker-punched and knocked out by a bigger kid, Elwood receives the same standard and brutal punishment as his assailant.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old former cheerleader dating Bill Belichick, slammed the food delivery app DoorDash, claiming that she was left with stitches after placing an order.Natasha Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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While many, including Barstool president Dave Portnoy and sports commentator Keith Olbermann, slammed Reese for the gesture, Clark maintained that she wasn’t offended by it.Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Charis Kai, a freshman, was nearly asleep when her resident adviser pounded on the door to her dorm room.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beck was able to take the snap and hand the ball off to Etienne, who pounded it in from four yards out for the game-winning touchdown.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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The unhinged duo struck Valez with their fists and a cane before the male attacker brought Luna into the room, accused him of stealing a moped battery and beat him to death, Kenny said.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Which struck me as odd because why take a principled stand to publish something that wasn’t even memorable enough to stick in my brain?Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similar to how Pugh swiped liner above and across her upper eyelid for a bold and otherworldly look, this is your sign to be daring and experimental with your makeup.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Several of the members’ personal items were swiped from the van, including computers, passports and documents, the BBC reported.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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In that incident, the semitrailer was crossing the track when the train clipped the rear of the trailer, according to Avoca Fire Department Battalion Chief Jacob Davis.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Josie made two solid, explosive passes at the convoy, but her bird could not avoid getting clipped by enemy fire.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Swatted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swatted. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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