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trouncing

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verb

present participle of trounce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trouncing
Noun
  • Their first defeat since December 7 must be quickly consigned to history and Howe’s team must learn how to better recover from setbacks at home.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Despite Fritz’s defeat, there remains a healthy contingent of US participants in the tournament, with Monfils facing American Ben Shelton in the fourth round on Monday.
    Matias Grez, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This instant camera captures little moments and big occasions on film, which feels a little more special than whipping out an iPhone.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Pereira outclassed Rountree, putting a beating on his opponent before scoring a fourth-round TKO win.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Frazier gave Ali the worst beating of his life, slamming his midsection, round after round, with blows meant to send his kidneys and heart into unbearable anguish.
    Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • First of all, Mark was not the only one responsible for the loss.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The loss of family, education and basic necessities has created a crisis that requires immediate global attention, global aid organizations say.
    Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • These weeds require control to prevent upsetting the entire turf ecosystem.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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