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verb (1)

past tense of rap
1
as in slapped
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner a childhood memory of the time he got his knuckles rapped for trying to steal candy from the corner store

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2
as in tapped
to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically the impatient man was rapping his knuckles on the door, hoping to wake up the sleeping attendant

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rapped

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verb (2)

past tense of rap
as in chatted
to engage in casual or rambling conversation the guys at the gym never seem to tire about rapping about basketball

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rapped

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verb (3)

past tense of rap
1
as in transported
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight) concertgoers were utterly rapped by the power of Handel's oratorio

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2
as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly suddenly the hawk swooped down and rapped the unwary rodent

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Recent Examples of rapped
Verb
One of the artists Olivier interviewed, Xang, rapped at blistering decibels to the delight and confusion of a couple hundred stylish black and brown kids. — Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026 In 2021, the actor first rapped on the group’s Good Guys, Bad Guys EP, using the name Frankie Pulitzer. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026 England have rapped Stokes on the knuckles. — Nasser Hussain, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Dasan Harris rapped an RBI single that beat the shift that gave OU a 2-1 lead. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026 Camille rapped her wedding rings on the tabletop. — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 Ben Kingsley could have rapped for us at the very least. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026 In that same time period, Nielson found roughly 700 examples of rap lyrics used in court cases, including lyrics that someone rapped but didn’t even write. — Maria Sherman, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026 During the reception, where Bun B performed and Terrence J rapped, the dance floor was packed. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapped
  1. slapped
  2. tapped
  3. chatted
  4. transported
  5. grabbed
  6. smacked
  7. drummed
  8. talked
Verb
  • While outlining the details of Clancy's suicide attempt, Reddington slapped a quarter on the table and addressed the prosecutors in what appeared to be a direct challenge to the state.
    — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Over the years, the United States has slapped Iran with countless sanctions targeting its banking system, shipping companies, oil industry and military.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of slapped
Verb
  • The two agencies notified several individuals in the Virginia political world that their phones had been tapped as part of the investigation into Lucas.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Two dots tapped in with a finger and boom, your blush routine is done.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of tapped
Verb
  • At one of the first promotional events, Bullock briefly chatted about her time on the Miss Congeniality franchise.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Newsom, who chatted with lawmakers at the Capitol on Monday in what will be his last regular legislative session as governor, praised Lowenthal and the bill.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of chatted
Verb
  • The woman was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The officers involved in the shooting were transported to a local area hospital for evaluation while Cisneros was taken to Bellevue, where she was pronounced dead.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of transported
Verb
  • The lawsuit by a Los Angeles studio claims Michael Shvartsman demanded early repayment, threatened its CEO and grabbed a bigger slice of profits after the film’s Mar-a-Lago premiere.
    — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The man grabbed his iguana (which survived the flight) and left.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of grabbed
Verb
  • Brady House smacked a three-run homer, Jackson Kent pitched seven innings of one-run ball to earn his first major league win and the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Miami Marlins 9-2 on Friday.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In last fall’s season-opener, the Irish smacked Chicago Christian 47-6.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of smacked
Verb
  • Rain drummed against the bus windshield on the drive to Michigan.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • For 90 minutes, supporters waved flags, drummed, danced, and sang, but by the end of the evening the soccer scoreline mattered far less than what unfolded in the crowd.
    — Latif Love July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of drummed
Verb
  • During their visit, the wife talked incessantly, sharing stories about their family members in great detail.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter reported in November 2024 that Cruise had talked to Paramount about a follow-up to his 1990 NASCAR racing film.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of talked

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“Rapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapped. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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