as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
pummeled the mugger with her fists until help arrived
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Recent Examples of pummel
Yet to concede in their two games, Ronald Koeman’s Oranje are high on confidence after beating current group leaders Finland (played four) and pummeling Malta 8-0 in June.
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Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Long days of narration pummel my throat, a throb that never really goes away.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The risk of severe weather in Kansas City on Wednesday is rising, and forecasters warn that hail as large as limes could pummel the area as storms sweep through in the afternoon and evening.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
While those at the bottom of the corporate ladder—Gen Z—are being pummeled by AI, CEOs are embracing the technology.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Long days of narration pummel my throat, a throb that never really goes away.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The risk of severe weather in Kansas City on Wednesday is rising, and forecasters warn that hail as large as limes could pummel the area as storms sweep through in the afternoon and evening.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
While those at the bottom of the corporate ladder—Gen Z—are being pummeled by AI, CEOs are embracing the technology.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pummel
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Common symptoms include excessive scratching, licking, ear infections, and digestive issues.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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In corroborating much of the testimony Pentagon intelligence official David Grusch offered in July 2023, Elizondo also accused the Department of Defense of hiding its UFO programs from Congress while misappropriating funds to operate them.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Coel, the boundary-pushing revelation from I May Destroy You, is a perfect foil, hiding Lori’s feelings behind her deadpan delivery, unblinking sphinx-like stare and wary body language but poised to shoot barbs when the moment calls for them.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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The rain pounded so hard Friday afternoon that Aventura police closed a portion of Biscayne Boulevard from 191st Street to 29th Avenue, near Aventura Mall, due to road flooding.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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TikTok videos often feature variations where pranksters pound on or kick people’s front doors.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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The senior completed 19 of 26 passes for 142 yards and three TDs as Granada beat Monte Vista 19-7.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Analysts are often effusive in their praise of companies on their earnings calls after results beat expectations or a forecast is particularly impressive.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The View cohost Joy Behar's instincts as an Italian-American mama bear led her to lash out at Hollywood actor Martin Sheen over his handling of son Charlie Sheen's past substance addiction.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ben-Gvir, who leads a small far-right ultranationalist party, lashed out at the court ruling Sunday.—
Natalie Melzer,
Twin Cities,
8 Sep. 2025
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His best friend’s little sister sets out to whip him back into shape.—
Tessa Bailey,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Boaters were the last to be warned to watch the sky as a line of wind-whipping storms pushed out to sea.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gitschlag, like the racers and many of the spectators, was pelted mercilously as squirt guns and water balloons created a crossfire across Campau.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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New video shows the drive-by and the house pelted by bullets.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Later that night Plumier demonstrates by swiftly slapping the limp green body of a bullfrog hard across his leg.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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Garraty is forced to slap himself across the face to stay awake as Barkovitch taunts him.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pummel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pummel. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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