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as in slapped
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
a childhood memory of the time he got his knuckles rapped for trying to steal candy from the corner store
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2
as in tapped
to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically
the impatient man was rapping his knuckles on the door, hoping to wake up the sleeping attendant
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as in chatted
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
the guys at the gym never seem to tire about rapping about basketball
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as in transported
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
concertgoers were utterly rapped by the power of Handel's oratorio
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
suddenly the hawk swooped down and rapped the unwary rodent
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Recent Examples of rapped
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
But the viewing was grimmer than that as the Brewers rapped out 18 hits and drew 11 walks.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Camille rapped her wedding rings on the tabletop.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Ben Kingsley could have rapped for us at the very least.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
In that same time period, Nielson found roughly 700 examples of rap lyrics used in court cases, including lyrics that someone rapped but didn’t even write.
—Maria Sherman, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
During the reception, where Bun B performed and Terrence J rapped, the dance floor was packed.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The half-industrial, half-heavenly record was recorded on the brink of a real-life meltdown; the substances Lean had rapped about so brazenly during his adolescent mixtape era would nearly claim his life.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
Propelled by its massive bassline, Del rapped the verses with Albarn leading the crowd throughout the choruses, until finally, the night was done.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Dasan Harris rapped an RBI single that beat the shift that gave OU a 2-1 lead.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
But the viewing was grimmer than that as the Brewers rapped out 18 hits and drew 11 walks.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Camille rapped her wedding rings on the tabletop.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Ben Kingsley could have rapped for us at the very least.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
In that same time period, Nielson found roughly 700 examples of rap lyrics used in court cases, including lyrics that someone rapped but didn’t even write.
—Maria Sherman, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
During the reception, where Bun B performed and Terrence J rapped, the dance floor was packed.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The half-industrial, half-heavenly record was recorded on the brink of a real-life meltdown; the substances Lean had rapped about so brazenly during his adolescent mixtape era would nearly claim his life.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
Propelled by its massive bassline, Del rapped the verses with Albarn leading the crowd throughout the choruses, until finally, the night was done.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapped
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Fireworks lit up the night sky, people honked horns on jampacked streets and firefighters — from their trucks — slapped high-fives with delirious fans.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Do not read this if my editors have slapped a closeup of cochliomyia hominivorax, aka nightmare flesh-eating parasite, on top of this column.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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So far, no one has tapped that fund.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Healthcare revenue management platform R1 tapped Eric Tagliere as chief information officer, effective June 9.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The comedy duo with Nickelodeon roots recently chatted with PEOPLE about their new game, Orange Pop!—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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The band members chatted with The Times about recapturing the effortless essence of their immortal beach-ready sound and looking forward to a second chance to chase an endless summer.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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He was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Many people died due to delays in emergency response as the area lacks basic infrastructure and ambulance services, forcing passengers to be transported in public vehicles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Forward Natasha Howard scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their past 11 games.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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Police said one officer grabbed his gun and another grabbed his taser.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Llamas smacked 139 hits in her career, Kyles 136.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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In his first three games of the season, Bryant had 350 receiving yards to go along with four touchdowns, before an all-too familiar foe smacked him down with a brutal punishment.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Veterinary technicians took out their tackle boxes of medications and sedated the whale, and then the tribe prayed, drummed, and offered thanks to the whale and to the people who tried to help it.—
Robin Romm,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Harabeoji drummed his fingers on his knees.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The Best Books of the Year (So Far) Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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The guy who looked like a Peter Max drawing and talked like a Marx Brother!—
Kurt Andersen,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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“Rapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapped. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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