1
as in to draw
to shape with a hammer
medieval artisans hammered brass into various bowls and trays, which they then embossed with elaborate designs
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2
as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
hammer a nail hammered the ball for a home run
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3
as in to pound
to strike repeatedly
tried hammering the door to wake them up the crops were hammered with hail
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4
as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
the critics have long been hammering the stage actress for resorting to the same mixed bag of mannerisms over and over
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as in sledgehammer
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Recent Examples of hammer
Nerdwallet, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
One important lesson that NBCU has taken away from recent Olympics telecasts is the need to hammer on the tune-in message in the final days before an event.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Going forward, each team gets three hammers instead of just one.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Verb
And honestly consumers are getting hammered with it, right?
—Nerdwallet, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
One important lesson that NBCU has taken away from recent Olympics telecasts is the need to hammer on the tune-in message in the final days before an event.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
But the league also unveiled a major rule change to the use of hammers prior to play on Monday.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Going forward, each team gets three hammers instead of just one.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammer
Verb
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These negotiations fell through, but the Reds could double back and pursue Robert again as the season draws closer.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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But one event that consistently draws one of the buzziest crowds year after year?—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Xiaomi’s shares, which are listed in Hong Kong, hit a record high this week.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The 26-year-old Maleficent star was one of the first to hit the carpet, floating in a white gown that was chosen after a hands-on fitting with Burton, 51, herself.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Musk pounded his chest and raised his right arm in an angular motion while giving his speech.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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That involved Shorrock and a few others pounding posts in the ground, putting up heavy metal fencing and twisting metal ties together.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, the voice resembling Smith Sr.’s goes silent for the remainder of the phone call, as Martinez continues to scold him for his actions.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Shakira storms off Miami nightclub stage after appearing to scold clubgoer for filming up her dress The title of the tour is taken from the singer's 12th studio album, released last year and the first since 2017's El Dorado.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Refreshing your home for spring doesn’t require a sledgehammer and a big price tag.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Congressional Republicans promised the party would approach the IRA with a scalpel, not a sledgehammer.—
Daniel Moore,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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China has forged strong ties across nations, especially in Asia and Africa, and exerts greater power in international organizations.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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But should the White House recoil from the Five Eyes, the remaining members could forge ahead with beefing up bilateral agreements on intelligence sharing between individual countries.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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According to the online world, in comparison, Conan knocked it out the park with his jokes and songs.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Souring consumer sentiment knocked sports stocks back 4% in February, as apparel and gear makers bore the brunt of a market wide slump.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Aretha started singing some deep gospel licks that — especially when heard up close — were powerful and dramatic.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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The video was followed by a black-and-white photo of Hobbs licking the Moana star's face and a clip of him playfully biting his hand.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Hammer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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