1
as in draws
to shape with a hammer
medieval artisans hammered brass into various bowls and trays, which they then embossed with elaborate designs
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2
as in hits
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
hammer a nail hammered the ball for a home run
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as in licks
to strike repeatedly
tried hammering the door to wake them up the crops were hammered with hail
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as in scolds
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
the critics have long been hammering the stage actress for resorting to the same mixed bag of mannerisms over and over
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Recent Examples of hammers
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Hartthijs de Vries, the 29-year-old who has been with the team for every year of their existence, hammers the pace at the front to keep the breakaway in check.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Ambrey Taylor hammers her eighth homer of the year off Texas pitcher Citlaly Gutierrez, and the Tide are rolling.
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Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
Investors who rushed to lend money to real estate developers in the United Arab Emirates are nursing losses as the Iran war hammers their bonds and threatens to stall a borrowing binge.
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Selcuk Gokoluk,
Bloomberg,
13 Mar. 2026
Using a large mallet, the magician hammers the automaton, played in the film by a real-life human actor, into smaller and smaller sizes.
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G. Allen Johnson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
27 Feb. 2026
Over and over again, Cameron hammers his favorite themes.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
That last part proves most elusive, as the film hammers home repeatedly, though not very subtly.
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NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
The series really hammers home Scorsese’s exploration of good and evil in his work.
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Rubén Vargas hammers it in the from the left straight into the back of the net!
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Hartthijs de Vries, the 29-year-old who has been with the team for every year of their existence, hammers the pace at the front to keep the breakaway in check.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Ambrey Taylor hammers her eighth homer of the year off Texas pitcher Citlaly Gutierrez, and the Tide are rolling.
—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
Investors who rushed to lend money to real estate developers in the United Arab Emirates are nursing losses as the Iran war hammers their bonds and threatens to stall a borrowing binge.
—
Selcuk Gokoluk,
Bloomberg,
13 Mar. 2026
Using a large mallet, the magician hammers the automaton, played in the film by a real-life human actor, into smaller and smaller sizes.
—
G. Allen Johnson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
27 Feb. 2026
Over and over again, Cameron hammers his favorite themes.
—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
That last part proves most elusive, as the film hammers home repeatedly, though not very subtly.
—
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
The series really hammers home Scorsese’s exploration of good and evil in his work.
—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammers
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Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves.
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Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Spanning more than 5,000 acres, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge—the nation’s first wildlife refuge—draws birders, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
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Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
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For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
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Food stands also debuted that year, with ribs sizzling along with the blues licks.
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At one point in a dinner scene, Shields' Erika licks Joey's fingers.
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Someone else scolds the offender.
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Inspired by This Is Spinal Tap, Cundieff makes quick work of lambasting the casual misogyny and homophobia ingrained in hardcore rap, but also of the media scolds unable to parse the message of the music.
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Demonstrators wearing masks tore bricks from the walls outside homes and smashed sidewalks with sledgehammers to toss at riot police.
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Workers use sledgehammers to pound stakes for the big top, then toss the sledgehammers to each other in a sort of juggling routine.
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There is a tender toxicity to the bond Louis forges with Regina that speaks to the overwhelming heartbreak from which its born.
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All the more reason why her character with Aquarius, a zodiac sign that forges its own radical path.
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Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.
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That direct relationship is what separates a true farm to table operation from a restaurant that simply slaps the phrase on a marketing page.
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Back from a hamstring injury, Teoscar Hernández rejoins a relentless Dodgers offense that pounds 17 hits and three homers in a 9-4 win over the Athletics.
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Teams go bonkers when the player pounds their school name on the bracket.
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“Hammers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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