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as in shuts
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 slaps
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 collides
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car slammed into the wall with a fearful crunch
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as in attacks
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
slammed the cast members for forgetting their lines on opening night
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as in blows
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 claps
a loud explosive sound
shut the door with a loud slam
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as in jails
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 collisions
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 slams
FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Winter storm slams the East While Arizona's system is mostly a light-rain and mountain-snow setup, a sprawling winter storm is creating far bigger problems across the eastern half of the country.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Geomagnetic storms occur most often when a CME's magnetic field slams into Earth's own, but sometimes also when fast streams of solar wind flow outward from coronal holes.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Seattle gets to Purdy one too many times, and the door slams shut on what was a deeply memorable season for all the right and wrong reasons.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Back at the table, Stacey slams Tia for continuing to bring up the issue.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
But dropping the gloves can feel like an exasperating last act born of desperation and hopelessness - a door that slams behind you, leaves you in the dark and seldom reopens.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Trump slams Mamdani after primary win Mamdani’s primary victory shocked the political establishment and excited progressives.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
In the clip, Kaufman hands Beer all the remnants of their relationship in a box and slams the door in her face.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2025
Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
From multimillion-dollar listings to body slams in Boca, Matt Maschler has mastered the art of the deal—and the spectacle that sells it.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Pick it up and repeat 3 sets of 10 slams.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
While his powerful slams and stellar play helped IU reach the NCAA Tournament in both his junior and senior years, the football team was a doormat in the Big Ten and an afterthought on campus.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
The league was designed to have four slams, or meets, with six event categories in which athletes could race for points and money.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Remember the stick slams, all his facial gestures being dissected on the bench, the frustration expressed in his interviews and just his overall displeasure of failing to meet individual expectations coupled with all the losing?
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Previous slams have featured performances from Dominique Thorne (Ironheart), Jerrie Johnson (Harlem), Patrick Walker (Doc), and Lisa Arrindell (Madea’s Family Reunion).
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
One of Denver’s most athletic players, Braun also amassed 94 dunks last season, continuing to assemble an impressive poster collection with memorable slams over the likes of Rudy Gobert and Brook Lopez.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
Continue reading … POLITICS BAD CALL – Trump admin slams Dems’ ‘call 911 on ICE’ push as reckless, links policy to riots and violent arrests.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Winter storm slams the East While Arizona's system is mostly a light-rain and mountain-snow setup, a sprawling winter storm is creating far bigger problems across the eastern half of the country.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Geomagnetic storms occur most often when a CME's magnetic field slams into Earth's own, but sometimes also when fast streams of solar wind flow outward from coronal holes.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Seattle gets to Purdy one too many times, and the door slams shut on what was a deeply memorable season for all the right and wrong reasons.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Back at the table, Stacey slams Tia for continuing to bring up the issue.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
But dropping the gloves can feel like an exasperating last act born of desperation and hopelessness - a door that slams behind you, leaves you in the dark and seldom reopens.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Trump slams Mamdani after primary win Mamdani’s primary victory shocked the political establishment and excited progressives.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
In the clip, Kaufman hands Beer all the remnants of their relationship in a box and slams the door in her face.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2025
Noun
Wilson had a pair of thunderous slams as well as converting a three-point play, pushing North Carolina to a 52-37 lead at the break.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
From multimillion-dollar listings to body slams in Boca, Matt Maschler has mastered the art of the deal—and the spectacle that sells it.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Pick it up and repeat 3 sets of 10 slams.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
While his powerful slams and stellar play helped IU reach the NCAA Tournament in both his junior and senior years, the football team was a doormat in the Big Ten and an afterthought on campus.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
The league was designed to have four slams, or meets, with six event categories in which athletes could race for points and money.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Remember the stick slams, all his facial gestures being dissected on the bench, the frustration expressed in his interviews and just his overall displeasure of failing to meet individual expectations coupled with all the losing?
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Previous slams have featured performances from Dominique Thorne (Ironheart), Jerrie Johnson (Harlem), Patrick Walker (Doc), and Lisa Arrindell (Madea’s Family Reunion).
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
One of Denver’s most athletic players, Braun also amassed 94 dunks last season, continuing to assemble an impressive poster collection with memorable slams over the likes of Rudy Gobert and Brook Lopez.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slams
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Linden waves, and the door shuts behind her.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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For each component, Rosenberg provides examples of language that supports connection and language that shuts it down.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Boston Blue slaps a fresh coat of paint on Blue Bloods, the CBS procedural that ended its 14-season run last year.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Dec. 2025
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Speaking with Cocoa Butter about her most memorable roles, Calloway revealed that the moment Ike slaps Jackie came across so emotional and raw because the stunt went wrong.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
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The absurd story that Waymo is paying DoorDashers to close its car doors that riders leave ajar (which prevents the car from leaving for its next trip) provides a crystal ball into what happens when AI collides with real life.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Blocks, and a coin emerges with a satisfying chime when Mario’s fist collides with the brick.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An autoimmune disease is a chronic condition in which part of your immune system mistakenly attacks part of your own body.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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After learning that Casper had been diagnosed with Guillain Barré Syndrome, a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves, Aidan Oldenburg, Ben Richardson and Luc Violette needed somebody with experience that could help them in the interim.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cheap drinks soften emotional blows.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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But researchers worry that repeated, less dramatic blows, such as heading the ball, can also have long-term effects; there is evidence that players who regularly head the ball are at greater risk of dementia than those, such as goalkeepers, who do not.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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These were claps of relief and encouragement from a European audience bracing for a mauling like JD Vance’s onslaught last year.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Lots of claps all around, as production in the area is still down significantly over five-year averages.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There have also been fewer inmate deaths in Tarrant County than in Dallas and Harris counties, although those county jails have more capacity — 7,552 beds in Dallas County and 10,466 beds in Harris County, the report shows.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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North Carolina legislators accurately portrayed a gap between how many people Immigration and Customs Enforcement picked up from Mecklenburg and Wake County jails through much of 2025.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The giant animals are protected by a vessel speed rule that requires large ships to slow down at certain times to avoid collisions, which is a leading cause of death for the whales.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for the state’s wolves.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Slams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slams. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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