as in punches
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
give the nail a final pound with the hammer
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as in cages
an enclosure with an open framework for keeping animals
stray dogs wearing tags are kept in that pound until their owners can be notified
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as in shuffles
to move heavily or clumsily
pounding down the road as fast as he could run
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as in hits
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
pounding nails into boards all day long
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as in licks
to strike repeatedly
during the storm the waves furiously pounded the beach
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as in grinds
to reduce to fine particles
the tablet may be pounded and mixed in with the animal's food
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Recent Examples of pounds
Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
He is described as 5’7″ and 185 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 20 Sep. 2025
If that happens, the bulk of the 148 million pounds of antimony at the site would be prioritized during the initial years of operations, the company said.
—Kevin Fixler
september 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
The recall affects approximately 3,315 pounds of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke packaged and sold at Costco deli sections on September 18, 2025.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Cannellini beans, also called white kidney beans, are produced in Michigan — more than 400 million pounds each year.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The chains, which are hand-threaded in London, cost 510 pounds each, and have sold out entirely.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
The Florida International transfer features the size (6-foot-1, 185 pounds), mirroring ability and ball skills that NFL coaches covet.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Mehus did not have one on hand but was prepared to defend the M7 on its merits, praising the increased chamber pressure of eighty thousand pounds per square inch.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
At 6 feet 5 and 220 pounds, Mendoza has optimum size and is capable of keeping the ball on RPOs.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
He is described as 5’7″ and 185 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 20 Sep. 2025
If that happens, the bulk of the 148 million pounds of antimony at the site would be prioritized during the initial years of operations, the company said.
—Kevin Fixler
september 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
The recall affects approximately 3,315 pounds of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke packaged and sold at Costco deli sections on September 18, 2025.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Cannellini beans, also called white kidney beans, are produced in Michigan — more than 400 million pounds each year.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The chains, which are hand-threaded in London, cost 510 pounds each, and have sold out entirely.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
The Florida International transfer features the size (6-foot-1, 185 pounds), mirroring ability and ball skills that NFL coaches covet.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Mehus did not have one on hand but was prepared to defend the M7 on its merits, praising the increased chamber pressure of eighty thousand pounds per square inch.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The man simply pounds the zone.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounds
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Gakpo is deeper, and Wirtz pushes forward as the central member of Liverpool’s forward line, while Ekitike shuffles across as the left of the trio.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Because global air travel shuffles millions of people around the world daily, an outbreak of a very contagious disease anywhere can become a threat everywhere.—
Amy E. Stambach,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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Capped at 50 members, the jury evaluates every new vehicle, technology and feature that hits the market annually.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Many of the answers to that question won’t be popular, but governments are aware of the need to address the issue before crisis hits.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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When asked the question, the owl takes the lollipop and licks it three times before chomping down on its hard shell exterior and handing the stick back to the child.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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While Zion sees around five million annual visitors, Isle Royale draws around 25,000.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Related Stories Although set in the present day, the series draws inspiration from New York City’s dark past — specifically the downfall and eventual closure of the influential gastropub, the Spotted Pig.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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People die in this movie, and nobody seems to care, which could be a metaphor for the way the pro sports industry grinds up and disposes of its warriors.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
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That fear grinds community life to a halt, resulting in less foot traffic, lower sales, and more empty storefronts.—
Javier Palomarez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The guy just f****** stomps right on my face.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Aug. 2025
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Israel Adesanya of Nigeria punches Kelvin Gastelum during the UFC 236 event at State Farm Arena on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Yet the firm punches above its weight in custody, consistently ranking third behind Coinbase and BitGo.—
Marie Poteriaieva,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Like any tubing mascara, Badi Lash wraps lashes in flexible, smudge-proof polymers that darken and lengthen them.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Then, there’s the one about the two Asian guys who are harnessed to a chariot and made to pull it along, like horses, with bits in their mouths, while this other Asian guy, holding the reins, lashes them with a whip.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounds. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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