Thesaurus results for WELT

welt

noun

ˈwelt

Definition of welt

as in blow

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument I'll hand ye a few welts with me stick and then we'll see how ye feel!

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Recent Examples of welt For the avid gardener in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC, stepping out the front door in the summer meant being assaulted by hordes of those flying hypodermic needles, ready to bore into her skin and leave itchy welts – and sometimes serious infections like malaria or Zika – behind. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 Marie painted a wooden panel white, dipped a belt in acrylic paint and struck the surface again and again, leaving marks scattered across the piece like scars and welts. — Nia Dumas, NPR, 16 June 2026 When midges bite, a small welt can emerge that can be itchy and irritating. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 The front pockets have hidden snaps to keep your items secure, and the back welt pockets can store your phone, wallet, keys, or other travel day essentials. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for welt

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Noun

If the aim, as stated, is to deal an economic blow to Iran, the fact is that the country is already under severe strain.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
The impact of yesterday’s sharp drop in South Korean equities transmitted further into US markets overnight, spreading selling sentiment and dealing heavy blows to US semiconductor and memory stocks.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of blow

Noun

This warm and spicy perfume is the perfect transitional scent for the season, with a fruity punch that still feels fresh enough for late summer.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2026
Mazda has a reputation for making affordable cars that still pack a punch, and the Mazda3 is no exception.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of punch

Noun

Instead, a slap and then reverse-slap of their hands turns to a fist-on-top-of-fist bump, which then wraps up with a classic knuckle tap.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
These 16 slaps are lucid and adventurous, featuring random Jay Electronica warblings, DJ Quik rhythms, and a couple of surprisingly appropriate Westside Gunn vignettes.

— Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of slap

Noun

Their pitching is good, Griffin Jax could return soon, and Liam Hicks has added some thump to a lineup previously built around three really good hitters (Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz, Jonathan Aranda) and a bunch of do-your-job role players.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The lower-vocal harmony struggles to stand out any time the deeper bass thumps.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of thump

Noun

Morales’ first big-league hit was also his first big-league homer.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Sundays are reserved for manti—delicate lamb dumplings served with garlicky yoghurt and a hint of sumac—a dish that is always a hit with a loyal crowd of regulars.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of hit

Noun

The documents additionally revealed that Curry no operations were performed for his coronary artery disease, history of stroke, or kidney cancer.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
The public health department’s document also listed a history of stroke and kidney cancer as other significant conditions that contributed to his death, but did not result in the underlying cause of Curry’s death.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of stroke

Noun

Suddenly, cheeks, lips, and lids could all receive a wash of color with a simple swipe, making a coordinated makeup look considerably easier to pull together.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Cloud’s message appeared to be a swipe at Freedom, who announced his intentions to compete in the WNBA as players and coaches have spoken out about trans athletes in women and girls’ sports.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of swipe

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