Thesaurus results for LARRUP

larrup

noun

ˈler-əp

Definition of larrup

dialect

as in blow

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument he gave the ball a good larrup with his club, and it easily cleared the ditch

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Now, in yet another blow to national self-esteem, the ex-head of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, the BND, has been arrested on charges of exploiting state secrets.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
The pro-Western opposition parties won big Saturday in the Czech Republic’s vote to fill one-third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, handing a blow to the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of blow

Noun

We’re hooked on the Panorama Chromatics Mascara in Burgundy Cashmere, a deep, warm burgundy that gives subtle drama and flatters every eye color, but the other two low-commitment shades—Blue Suede and Brown Leather—are also worth the swipe.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026
Ella Langley appeared to take a subtle swipe at fellow star Riley Green on a recent Instagram livestream.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of swipe

Noun

The two valves must then pass one another midway through their strokes, briefly deforming to squeeze past each other before resuming their pumping roles.

— Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Almost on the stroke of that midnight, the debts were fully paid off.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of stroke

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The Wild, who have played all season without first-pair defenseman Brock Faber due to a skull fracture, lost forward Nico Sturm in the first period when he was hit on the side of the head by teammate Jared Spurgeon's slap shot.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
But, with seconds left on the clock, Patel wanted to get in one last slap shot.

— Richie McGinniss, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of slap

Noun

After landing several punches and kicks and taking his opponent to the ground multiple times, LaPenna eventually became fatigued and called for the match to be ended.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
The Dodgers will need more punch from their lineup to have a chance at getting back to the Fall Classic.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of punch

Noun

Callahan is described as 5-foot-7 and 100 pounds with gray hair and blue eyes.

— Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
The interception came on a throw intended for FSU’s Duce Robinson, the Seminoles’ 6-6, 230-pound star receiver who had five catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns on the game.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

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