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also pummelling
as in thrashing
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also pummelling
as in thumping
to strike repeatedly
pummeled the mugger with her fists until help arrived
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pummeling
Noun
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Through a 4-0 thrashing of Real Sociedad, who coincidentally meet Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals, FC Barcelona managed to go three points in front of its arch nemesis in El Clasico and one over Atleti.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025 -
President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.—
Zeke Miller,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Dec. 2024
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Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Could there be a medical reason behind their licking?—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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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
Verb
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As the run progresses, players will earn money by beating rounds (called Blinds) which can be used to purchase Jokers (permanent modifiers and multipliers), Tarot cards (one-time use effects), and Planet cards (poker hand level ups).—
Scott Robertson,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating until combined, about 2 minutes total.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Better explained, tension builds until there is a battering incident.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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Adrian was arrested in connection with first-degree domestic battering and first-degree terroristic threatening, both felony charges.—
Annette Beard,
arkansasonline.com,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid announced a huge KO injury blow which Cope - citing anonymous sources - expects to sideline the first team starting player in question for around two months.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Of course, Seidler likely didn’t envision the franchise would lose its local TV partner, dealing a financial blow.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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United have scored 23 goals in 20 Premier League games, off the back of hitting 57, 58, and 57 goals in the past three full seasons.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Newcastle’s equaliser was allowed to stand despite the ball hitting Joelinton’s hand in the build-up.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Pummeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pummeling. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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