as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
all it took was one hard stroke to knock the ball out of the tree
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as in to caress
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
the young mother gently stroked the sleeping child's brow and then leaned over and kissed him
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as in to massage
to praise too much
a politician with a special gift for stroking fat-cat donors
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Recent Examples of stroke
Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
But the stroke also once again revealed Dellinger’s competitive nature.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025
Facing two strikes, Ramírez stroked a single off reliever Jared Koenig into left field, bringing home two runs.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 6 July 2025
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Noun
This summer, with the stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump began to chisel them back.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
But the stroke also once again revealed Dellinger’s competitive nature.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
Verb
Atherosclerosis increases the risk of heart attack and stroke over time.11 However, more research is needed.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025
Facing two strikes, Ramírez stroked a single off reliever Jared Koenig into left field, bringing home two runs.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroke
Noun
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People threw punches, kicked and jeered as a man on the ground tried to fend off the blows and a woman tumbled to the concrete, bloody and disoriented.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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For a country like Italy, which prioritizes value for money, this is a devastating blow.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Argentina captain caressed the ball and laid it softly on the Hard Rock Stadium grass.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Groff sang his song as Reeves looked into the camera with wide eyes and at one point, reached down to caress Reeves’ chest and face.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and massage the kale well with your hands.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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The caffeine helps tighten and de-puff, while vitamin C-rich botanicals brighten over time, so don’t forget to massage it in for maximum skincare benefits.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The comment quickly stirred debate online—some viewed it as a swipe at Dr. Dre, while others interpreted it as Quik simply affirming his own stature as a production powerhouse whose contributions have long flown under the radar.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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Trust and consistent check-ins build more insight and loyalty than tracking badge swipes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Slim promptly pockets and pats them for safekeeping.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Brinkley recounts that Billy made his way over to the piano and patted the bench.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The first sign was bumps that quickly puffed up and took over her skin.—
Chloe Castleberry,
Flow Space,
23 July 2025
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Alan Rickman, with his deep, mellow, softly puffing voice, is immensely sympathetic as that most patient of suitors, Colonel Brandon.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson give this team just enough thump to be dangerous.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The team pulled off a shocking blockbuster by landing franchise slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox, immediately filling its need for some left-handed thump in the batting order.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Instead, coaches are gently correcting or congratulating Ewers.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Council President Joe LaCava congratulated McClurg on her retirement from a 38-year career in public education, the last 16 years spent in the Del Mar district, where all nine schools are geographically in the city of San Diego.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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“Stroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroke. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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