Thesaurus results for SMACKED

smacked

verb

past tense of smack

as in slapped

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner he smacked the punching bag one final time before heading to the showers

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Recent Examples of smacked 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, 29 Aug. 2026 In last fall’s season-opener, the Irish smacked Chicago Christian 47-6. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena, who hit a walk-off home run during Saturday's 5-4 win, smacked a leadoff home run for the second straight day. — CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Ted Hurst smacked him on the helmet, but Delane kept his cool and did not respond. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 When the Oakland pitcher delivered his slider, Perez smacked the ball to left field down the foul line. — Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 Nevertheless, the upper stage smacked into Earth’s only natural satellite at seven times the speed of sound on August 5. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026 The brighter streaks near the crater rim were formed by fresher material excavated from deeper underground after the booster smacked into the moon’s surface. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026 Taylor Trammell then smacked his first triple of the year off the brick wall in right field before Allen sent him home with the go-ahead run off Keaton Winn (2-3). — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

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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

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Petersen said Unite Here had the largest ground operation of any union in the state during primaries in June and knocked on more than 300,000 doors.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Valero estimated earlier this month that wars in Iran and Ukraine had knocked about 5 million barrels per day of capacity offline.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of knocked

Verb

Throw it on over a swimsuit before hitting the beach, or accessorize it with a belt and some sunnies for a laid-back, yet polished, ensemble.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
The American military undertook fresh strikes against Iran, hitting air defense and radar system targets.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of hit

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In April, the Biennale art exhibition — run by the Venice Biennale Foundation, which also runs the film festival — was slammed for allowing Russia and Israel to mount shows in their pavilions.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Since then, Hochman has been slammed for playing politics, embarrassing his office and even backing down for no reason other than the pressure was too intense.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of slammed

Verb

The first arrest came in May 2025, after Rodriguez allegedly punched his father in the face when asked to turn off his loud music, according to court records.

— Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
Police say Moore stole cash from a woman, then punched her and a second woman when he was confronted.

— Jessica Riley, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of punched

Verb

Poor guy is probably just trying to watch the home run derby in peace and just got drive by whacked by me.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026
Pop, a Romanian, was rolling through another service game when Bobker whacked an easy backhand beyond the baseline.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of whacked

Verb

Darby Allin Kevin Knight received a dance team entrance while fans clapped along to Darby’s music.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
When the visitors' lineup and Skubal were shown on the videoboard and his name was announced before the first pitch, most of the crowd at Comerica Park clapped for the two-time Cy Young Award winner while some jeered him.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of clapped

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