as in bombed
to defeat by a large margin
our candidate trounced her opponent in the election, winning with 76% of the vote
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Recent Examples of trounced
Neophyte candidates who survive this process and make it to the ballot are often so drained of time, energy and money that they are trounced at the polls.
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Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
The opposition trounced Yoon’s ruling party in national elections in April.
—Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
The team trounced Evansville 106-40.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Joaquin Buckley trounced Covington, likely ending the latter’s title hopes for good.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Great Again hat after the 49ers trounced the Dallas Cowboys during a Sunday night game.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
The longtime Club stock has trounced the market this year, advancing around 50%.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
For the 82-year-old owner and the now 3-7 Cowboys — who were smothered by the Texans’ defense and trounced to the tune of 34-10 — the defeat comes amid a frustrating season which includes the loss of quarterback Dak Prescott, who had season-ending surgery on his hamstring.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
That was not the case this time around, as McBride trounced the second-place primary finisher, long-shot candidate Earl Cooper, by more than 62 points.
—Nico Lang, Them, 6 Nov. 2024
Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
The opposition trounced Yoon’s ruling party in national elections in April.
—Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
The team trounced Evansville 106-40.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Joaquin Buckley trounced Covington, likely ending the latter’s title hopes for good.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Great Again hat after the 49ers trounced the Dallas Cowboys during a Sunday night game.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
The longtime Club stock has trounced the market this year, advancing around 50%.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
For the 82-year-old owner and the now 3-7 Cowboys — who were smothered by the Texans’ defense and trounced to the tune of 34-10 — the defeat comes amid a frustrating season which includes the loss of quarterback Dak Prescott, who had season-ending surgery on his hamstring.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
That was not the case this time around, as McBride trounced the second-place primary finisher, long-shot candidate Earl Cooper, by more than 62 points.
—Nico Lang, Them, 6 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trounced
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In early October 2024, weeks before Assad’s fall, Israel bombed an ammunition warehouse in Jableh near Hmeimim, seemingly with little regard for how Russia might respond.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after Assad’s ouster, Israel moved in and relentlessly bombed the remaining stockpiles of the Syrian military, including in Latakia and Tartus, with complete impunity.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In at least four of the heists, the thieves threatened their victim with a gun; one victim was pistol whipped, cops said.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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At the final whistle, James ran onto the field and whipped a towel through the air.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Their goggles are already thrashed, and a solid pair of gogs like these Smith Squad Mags will be a major come-up for their winter kit.Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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The highest point spread of the NFL season came to fruition on Sunday as the Baltimore Ravens thrashed the New York Giants, 35-14, with Lamar Jackson throwing five touchdown passes to lead the way for the flock.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Los Angeles has a long flight back and a short week, with a Cardinals team that walloped them 41-10 in Week 2.Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Frozen non-carbonated juices tell the starkest tale for a beverage category that was walloped by hurricanes, bad weather and a citrus disease.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Spade must find the fortitude for one last case, digging up secrets many in the town would prefer to stay buried, and face off against an old adversary.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Then Bunting took a beauty of a feed from Evgeni Malkin and buried a shot stick side past Samuel Ersson.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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At Olive Garden, Darden’s largest chain in terms of revenue, same-store sales rose 2% and beat analysts’ expectations.Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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The 32-year-old Russian is 20-1-1, and he’s beaten almost everyone there is to beat in the weight class to set up his title shot.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday night, Louisville (30-5) upset Pittsburgh, top-ranked since September, 21-25, 25-23, 29-27, 25-17.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Red Hawks upset Brentwood, 17-10, in overtime to reach 11-1 and qualify for the Class 6A quarterfinals.Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Treasury bond curve flattened.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In some parts, entire neighborhoods of metal shacks and huts were flattened, while residents reported many trees had been uprooted, boats flipped or sunk and the electricity supply knocked out.Gerald Imray and Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Trounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trounced. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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