as in body blow
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as in to knock down
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Recent Examples of rabbit punch
Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Noun
Before your boss could match dance steps to the music, his opponent was already kicking him in the groin and throwing rabbit punches.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabbit punch
Noun
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The 45% hike in the city’s current citywide minimum wage of $17.25 an hour would be a body blow to many employers — and the ongoing trash fee debacle shows no one should trust City Hall to be competent in crafting and executing any major policy.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The big body blow for the ECB, BCCI and cricket’s global appeal has already been delivered with the consecutive retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli earlier in the month.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The fire was knocked down by 5:32 p.m. and declared under control by 6:05 p.m., the fire department said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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At some point during the fight, both the victim and Adeyemi were knocked down, and Stokes was allegedly seen standing over the victim with an object in her right hand — believed to be a knife.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
5 June 2025
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This doesn’t sit well with Mia’s very jealous ex-boyfriend Connor (Aramis Knight, oozing villainy as if to the Karate Kid manor born), who gives Li a black eye with a vicious sucker punch.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Killing Joel was a sucker punch, but forcing players to take on the identity of his killer?—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Marcelo Mayer stepped into the void left at third base when Alex Bregman went down with a quad injury, making his major league debut, and has hit .222, with an OBP of less than .300.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez told the Times that in order to beat Cuomo, the left needs to build a bigger base and work more collaboratively.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Verb
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In a second bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together softened salted butter and equal parts white sugar and light brown sugar.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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My picks on that day were black-eyed peas, cornbread, a pork chop, and creamed corn was nestled right next to my macaroni and cheese.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The new coach and others decked in a hard hat and reflector vests with the construction under way taking place just north of Hornet Stadium, home of the football Hornets.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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From charming market stalls to historic squares decked with seasonal splendor, this itinerary offers a convenient way to experience Europe’s most beloved Christmas traditions.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Or is that all part of a deeper trick, a wilder swing?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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The Royals were down 2-0 early, but Perez was able to even the score with one swing in a game that KC would go on to win.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The procession of images sears the mind: mobs of police clubbing peaceful demonstrators.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Valdez fired the game’s first pitch at 7:12 p.m. Tampa Bay Rays leadoff man Jose Caballero clubbed the second into the Crawford Boxes for a solo home run.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Rabbit punch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rabbit%20punch. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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