as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
give the nail a final pound with the hammer
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as in cage
an enclosure with an open framework for keeping animals
stray dogs wearing tags are kept in that pound until their owners can be notified
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as in to stomp
to move heavily or clumsily
pounding down the road as fast as he could run
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
pounding nails into boards all day long
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
during the storm the waves furiously pounded the beach
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as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
the tablet may be pounded and mixed in with the animal's food
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Recent Examples of pound
Colson Thayer, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Comparatively, an Oscar weighs around 8.5 pounds, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, while the TV Academy noted that an Emmy weighs around 7 pounds.
—EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Mary Gilbert, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
The problem is the Chiefs are facing the second-best rushing attack from the regular season and an Eagles team that is more than happy to pound the ball on the ground — and bleed the clock — in the second half.
—Owen Hayes, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
After lifestyle and diet changes, Bates lost about 80 pounds on her own — and then another 20 on Ozempic.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Comparatively, an Oscar weighs around 8.5 pounds, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, while the TV Academy noted that an Emmy weighs around 7 pounds.
—EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
Snow and ice pounding Central, Eastern states Another disruptive winter storm is underway in the eastern half of the US.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
The problem is the Chiefs are facing the second-best rushing attack from the regular season and an Eagles team that is more than happy to pound the ball on the ground — and bleed the clock — in the second half.
—Owen Hayes, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2025
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Warren’s deep, husky voice frees himself from the blame of an unhealthy relationship over a stomping piano beat.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2025
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Boston stomped the competition last season en route to winning their record 18th NBA championship.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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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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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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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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This is why, even as digital shopping expands, brands are investing in rich, multi-sensory retail experiences that draw consumers into their world.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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It’s certified organic by the JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards), which is recognized by the USDA, and it’s produced and ground into powder in Kagoshima, Japan.—
Lauryn Jiles,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Which country can field the best fiber-optic drones, and fastest, should have the edge as Russia’s wider war on Ukraine grinds into its fourth year.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Sharks shuffled their lines before the start of the third period.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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At the glitzy afterparty, stars shuffled through a packed room.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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My ignorance about menopause knocked any such certainties firmly aside.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
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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By one estimate, a single square meter of ground may be pelted with 100 million bacteria during every hour of a rainstorm.—
Carl Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Feb. 2025
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Pico and others have pelted the PFL with criticism.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Pound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pound. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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