1
as in 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 slapped
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 bumped
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car slammed into the wall with a fearful crunch
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as in attacked
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
slammed the cast members for forgetting their lines on opening night
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Recent Examples of slammed
The Department of Homeland Security slammed the Biden administration for releasing Cobos-Martinez from an ICE detention center in January.
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Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Others slammed the campaign for catering to the male gaze and taking inspiration from Brooke Shields' controversial 1980 denim campaign.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The first slammed into the building, blasting a hole in a wall of sandbags that had been piled behind one of the windows.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
But Dobbins slammed the ball to the turf in celebration not once, but twice.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Burrow slammed his helmet after the sack by the Jaguars’ Arik Armstead and lay back in clear discomfort.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
In the aftermath of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, several Democratic power players mourned him and slammed political violence.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
The vehicle then went off the roadway and slammed into a utility box, a sheriff’s news release said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Others slammed the campaign for catering to the male gaze and taking inspiration from Brooke Shields' controversial 1980 denim campaign.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The first slammed into the building, blasting a hole in a wall of sandbags that had been piled behind one of the windows.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
But Dobbins slammed the ball to the turf in celebration not once, but twice.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Burrow slammed his helmet after the sack by the Jaguars’ Arik Armstead and lay back in clear discomfort.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
In the aftermath of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, several Democratic power players mourned him and slammed political violence.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
The vehicle then went off the roadway and slammed into a utility box, a sheriff’s news release said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slammed
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When the Angels made their way East to Milwaukee, Neto returned to Southern California for further testing which revealed the strain and led the team to the decision to shut him down.—
Andrew Wagner,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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He was treated to a royal carriage ride through the Windsor Estate but with a twist—for security reasons the cast iron gates were kept firmly shut amid a major security operation.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ma slapped me and was right to do so.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson apologized for pushing a fan, who slapped his helmet following a touchdown in the 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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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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Captured on live television, rioters attacked the Capitol and breached the Senate floor.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 1986, Iranian warplanes attacked Emirati oil platforms off the coast of the capital, Abu Dhabi.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Opposition lawmakers banged their hands on their tables, pushing the speaker to cut short the debate on the government program.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Grassley, the chairman, banged his gavel repeatedly.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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This lesson smacked me in the face Sunday as Russell Wilson went off for 450 passing yards despite the Giants' dramatic 40-37 OT loss to the Dallas Cowboys.—
Chris Bumbaca,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs crushed the Patriots that night, winning 41-14 at Arrowhead Stadium and Brady was benched after the Chiefs smacked him down.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Iyo Sky and Stephanie Vaquer collided for the vacant title inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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But my Little’s lack of impulse control collided spectacularly with California’s post-pandemic, free-breakfast-and-lunch-for-all program.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Family matriarch Donna Adelson was scolded by a judge Thursday for weeping in the courtroom after being convicted of orchestrating a 2014 murder-for-hire plot of her former son-in-law, a prominent Florida State University law professor.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lox's reaction to being scolded.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Slammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slammed. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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