as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
He turned down another beer to avoid getting hammered.
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as in drew
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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as in smacked
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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as in pounded
to strike repeatedly
tried hammering the door to wake them up the crops were hammered with hail
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as in scolded
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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Recent Examples of hammered
Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
Among the standout pieces in the second H&M spring 2025 limited-edition Ramadan collection, semi-shiny satins, jacquards and hammered fabrics add an elegant and luxurious touch.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The program will feature old-time acoustic mountain and folk music on banjo, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, fiddle, mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, bass fiddle, autoharp and the Appalachian dancing doll, plus dancing, storytelling and comedy.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
After all, their hammered gold plating and brown enamel exude a sense of elevated Americana and go seamlessly with brown- or tan-hued clothing items.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Jacket in sculpted, hammered metal by Jonathan Anderson and the artist Elie Hirsch for Loewe, fall 2023.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
Among the standout pieces in the second H&M spring 2025 limited-edition Ramadan collection, semi-shiny satins, jacquards and hammered fabrics add an elegant and luxurious touch.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The program will feature old-time acoustic mountain and folk music on banjo, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, fiddle, mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, bass fiddle, autoharp and the Appalachian dancing doll, plus dancing, storytelling and comedy.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
After all, their hammered gold plating and brown enamel exude a sense of elevated Americana and go seamlessly with brown- or tan-hued clothing items.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammered
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Rivera had been jailed at Santa Rita since May 2022, after California Highway Patrol officers arrested him on suspicion of murder for allegedly driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a woman.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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How do police tell if drivers are drunk? Law enforcement agencies use a series of physical and mental exercises to determine whether drivers could be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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And then the game itself smacked him like Zack Bolduc’s hit that knocked Hall upside down into the Blues bench.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2025
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She got smacked, but the ball went in.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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A day earlier, Michigan's Upper Peninsula was pounded by heavy snow and high winds gusting up to 50 mph resulting in blizzard conditions and whiteouts.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Orioles pounded the Red Sox on Monday without any of their starters, relying on hard-throwing prospect Zach Fruit and a slew of youngsters.—
Jacob Calvin Meyer,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Read is accused of striking O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV during a drunken argument and then leaving the scene, where he was found dead with signs of severe head trauma and hypothermia the next morning.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Senator enlists the help of Davis to provoke Staten at Gracie’s, which leads to a drunken brawl.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Federal officials alleged that Cormier forged the signature of the company’s owner and used the owner’s signature stamp on the checks to cash the checks or deposit them into her personal bank account.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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Federal officials alleged that Cormier forged the signature of the company’s owner and used the owner’s signature stamp on the checks to cash the checks or deposit them into her personal bank account.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dinner dishes range from creative pursuits like hot honey shrimp and hushpuppies made with polenta to regional classics like a fried catfish platter and smoked brisket sliders. hookergrocer.com; 316 John Lee Hooker Ln.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Tens of thousands of Missourians will migrate to Sedalia in August for 10 days of family fun and fried foods.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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During a succession of poor wet seasons, the females postpone reproductive maturation up to 10 years and may produce a litter only once a decade.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Allowing a wet rug to sit too long can cause mold and mildew to develop.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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The room’s layered materiality starts with ultra-plush wool carpeting carved into a unique rose-petal pattern, and a curved metal-and-fabric screen backs the bed and nightstands, dampening noise and creating a comforting space.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Some still have their lids, or stoppers, while others have carved designs and some flecks of light blue paint.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Hammered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammered. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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