Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banging away (at)
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So even though there’s buffeting, even though there’s loud voices raised, left, right, and center, trans people exist.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Under van Raemdonck, Neiman Marcus did well protecting its market share from the headwinds buffeting luxury department stores.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Skattebo was a fitting backfield mate, his battering-ram style producing 98 yards and three touchdowns in the Week 6 win over the Eagles.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Given how DeSantis and his allies are battering local governments for alleged waste, fraud and abuse, their silence in this case is conspicuous.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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And then with less than five minutes remaining, blitzing cornerback Devon Witherspoon delivered a hit on Maye.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Will the Patriots try to get pressure on Darnold without blitzing and see if Milton Williams and Christian Barmore can get upfield?—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Banging away (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banging%20away%20%28at%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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