1
as in to shut
to shove into a closed position with force and noise
please don't slam the door every time you step out
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2
as in to knock
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
she slammed the ball deep into center field
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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car slammed into the wall with a fearful crunch
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as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
slammed the cast members for forgetting their lines on opening night
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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave the stubborn nail one last slam with the hammer
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as in bang
a loud explosive sound
shut the door with a loud slam
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as in jail
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
sported a gang tattoo on his arm that had gotten him plenty of respect in the slam
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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the sudden slam of my head against the trunk of the car
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Recent Examples of slam
Emerson Clarridge
updated March 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors say that on Sunday, Sikorski slammed his dog on the ground, kicked it, then lifted it on its leash to strangle the animal before slamming the dog into the ground again.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
And Miami guard Tru Washington stole the show in the game’s final minute, intercepting Louisville’s inbound pass and putting the comeback attempt to bed, capitalized by a Shelton Henderson run-out slam at the buzzer.
—Hunter Bailey, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Two sport utility vehicles slammed into each other on Saturday night in Cooke County when the driver of one passed a third vehicle, killing a couple and their young son, authorities said.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors say that on Sunday, Sikorski slammed his dog on the ground, kicked it, then lifted it on its leash to strangle the animal before slamming the dog into the ground again.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
That’s the gist of Misty Copeland’s reaction to the Chalamet ballet slam.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
And Miami guard Tru Washington stole the show in the game’s final minute, intercepting Louisville’s inbound pass and putting the comeback attempt to bed, capitalized by a Shelton Henderson run-out slam at the buzzer.
—Hunter Bailey, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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And then Miller shut the door with a scoreless ninth, working around a one-out walk to Julio Rodriguez, to send the United States back to the championship game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the 79th minute, Germán Berterame found space for a header from close range and Kahlina shut him out again.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
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Keane and his wife, Donna, were awake and about to go to bed when a powerful storm blew through their neighborhood and knocked a massive tree onto their home.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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During summer, El Niños tend to ramp up high-altitude wind shear over the Atlantic, knocking potential hurricanes off kilter.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nobody’s going to bump into them in a hallway and offer career advice.—
Dennis Kozak,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The victory bumped the Oilers to second place behind Anaheim and ahead of Vegas.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The American always had the engine and work rate to flit between defensive and attacking duties in a central midfield berth.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Santos and Langdon both attack things pretty head on.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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The final blow came in the 70th minute with Sveindís Jónsdóttir’s run down the left flank, setting up Miahara Niehues, making a late run in the middle, for the finish.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Hot tools are big and bulky, and most hotels provide some sort of blow dryer.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Chalamet got into character for the New York premiere of A Complete Unknown, nodding to Dylan in a layered Celine Homme by Hedi Slimane outfit and new strawberry-blonde bangs.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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During the fight, one girl was seen being slammed to the ground, with a loud bang heard in the footage.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Sheriff’s Office committed to removing tie-off points from its jails but has not yet completed those renovations.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Police said five suspects were detained for questioning, and 17-year-old Maverik Parish was arrested and faces a murder charge, according to jail records.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Senate Bill 26-141 would create a wildlife collision prevention fund in Colorado.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center plans to incorporate bird-friendly glass, a move aimed at reducing deadly collisions with reflective surfaces.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Slam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slam. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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