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as in bumped
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the truck suddenly swerved and rammed into the side of a building
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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
rammed as many candies into his mouth as he could fit
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
I threw myself out of the way as a car rammed through the crosswalk
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Recent Examples of rammed
Chinese coast guard vessels accused Manila of intruding into its waters and claimed a Philippine ship rammed one of its vessels.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
According to Bannon, Musk rammed his shoulder into the Treasury chief’s rib cage and Bessent hit him back.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2020, three 16-year-olds were killed when a man rammed his car into their vehicle in retaliation for pulling a ding-dong-ditch prank on him.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
After investigating, officers learned the man rammed his car into his ex-girlfriend’s mom’s house before leaving the area, police said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In one of the most striking examples catalogued by the A-Mark Foundation, a Florida man rammed his van through the front doors of a Catholic church, then poured gasoline on the foyer and lit a fire as parishioners were preparing to celebrate Mass.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
The man rammed police vehicles during the chase and later crashed into a civilian vehicle, officials said.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This week, the Legislative Democrats rammed through three measures to put their partisan scheme on the ballot.
—Steven Choi, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Baltimore bridge collapse killed six people After midnight on March 26, 2024, a 984-foot-long cargo ship known as the Dali rammed into the Key Bridge causing the structure to collapse into the Patapsco River and killing six construction workers.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
According to Bannon, Musk rammed his shoulder into the Treasury chief’s rib cage and Bessent hit him back.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2020, three 16-year-olds were killed when a man rammed his car into their vehicle in retaliation for pulling a ding-dong-ditch prank on him.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
After investigating, officers learned the man rammed his car into his ex-girlfriend’s mom’s house before leaving the area, police said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In one of the most striking examples catalogued by the A-Mark Foundation, a Florida man rammed his van through the front doors of a Catholic church, then poured gasoline on the foyer and lit a fire as parishioners were preparing to celebrate Mass.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
The man rammed police vehicles during the chase and later crashed into a civilian vehicle, officials said.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This week, the Legislative Democrats rammed through three measures to put their partisan scheme on the ballot.
—Steven Choi, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Baltimore bridge collapse killed six people After midnight on March 26, 2024, a 984-foot-long cargo ship known as the Dali rammed into the Key Bridge causing the structure to collapse into the Patapsco River and killing six construction workers.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rammed
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Earlier this summer, JPMorgan Chase bumped the annual fee on its Sapphire Reserve by 45% to $795.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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The invite-only attendees enjoyed an open bar and pizza with panoramic views of the cityscape, while vibing to music that bumped from late night to early morning.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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My calendar was crammed with seven days of work in three.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Mohammed Abu Salmiya, the director of Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital, posted an image of six premature babies crammed inside a single incubator, and warned of imminent danger to their lives.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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Work has sped up over recent decades as the basilica became a major international tourist attraction.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Hyundai then sped away from the crash east on 39th Street, police said in an incident report.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Last month, a Chinese navy ship collided with a Chinese Coast Guard ship while trying to block a Philippine Coast Guard vessel near the Scarborough Shoal.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the 117th minute, Hampton and Alex Greenwood collided defending a corner.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Or Basil Eggs Benedict, a Malasada-style doughnut stuffed with poached egg and a basil hollandaise sauce.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Many legends who were part of the WNBA’s early years—the league debuted in 1997—have shared stories about how the fledgling brand stuffed star players into narrow feminine molds that sometimes felt contrived.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Bradley McCroskey caught a miraculous 26-yard touchdown pass on the final play of regulation, then Temi Ericson raced nearly untouched for a 25-yard TD in overtime to give the Indians a 34-28 victory.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Bruins never looked back, despite Sweetwyne settling into the game and engineering four scoring drives to keep the Falcons from getting boat-raced.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security slammed the Biden administration for releasing Cobos-Martinez from an ICE detention center in January.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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The immediate response to Gervais was mixed, with some praising his past remarks while others slammed the comedian.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
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At one point, Detroit squeezed 38 points out of six possessions, turning a close game into a major reality check for the Bears.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Why American farmers are feeling squeezed It's been a tough year for America's farmers.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Rammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rammed. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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