as in punch
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
in the eighth round he delivered a stinger that knocked his opponent flat
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Recent Examples of stinger
Whoever on the editing team added in that little musical stinger to punctuate Carolyn and Danielle’s surprise at how thoroughly off the mark Sandoval is, thank you.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
My living friends teeth glinting in the low light
silverware against ceramic
Tarsus, manus, stinger, legs.
—Safia Elhillo, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Hobbs is now an ally, but the transformation is complete with the mic-dropping end credits stinger.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Masked Singer winner Nick Lachey gets into the holiday spirit and Rita Ora returns in exclusive season 12 finale clip
How hard was the giant stinger to dance with?
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
My living friends teeth glinting in the low light
silverware against ceramic
Tarsus, manus, stinger, legs.
—Safia Elhillo, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Hobbs is now an ally, but the transformation is complete with the mic-dropping end credits stinger.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Masked Singer winner Nick Lachey gets into the holiday spirit and Rita Ora returns in exclusive season 12 finale clip
How hard was the giant stinger to dance with?
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stinger
Noun
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To make matters worse, referee Steve Willis failed to rule a knockdown in the ninth round when Davis clearly took a knee after absorbing a punch.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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British comedian Jack Whitehall was emcee-ing for the evening and not pulling any punches.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid announced a huge KO injury blow which Cope - citing anonymous sources - expects to sideline the first team starting player in question for around two months.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Things would inevitably come to blows between them and Deadpool's healing factor would frustrate Matt to no end.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Academy banned Smith after the slap from attending any event related to the organization for 10 years, including the Oscars.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Can anyone actually remember anything that happened after the slap?—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Still, despite how hip all the kids were, when the music picked up, the crowd had trouble syncing their bouncing to the thump of the beats—understandable because the StepTeam production style is based around sporadic bursts of rattling percussion with the wobbly rhythms of a mountain bike race.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
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For those who want a deeper and more resonant sound, there’s a bass boost button to add more thump to the beat.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The bit ended with a thud, but the thud didn’t end the bit.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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Wall Street concluded an already softer week with a thud Friday after the December jobs report came in much hotter than expected.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In the short term, Google is likely to face a PR hit, Driscoll said, but the financial risks are greater in the long term.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Risk Of Reinventing A Beloved Classic What Wicked’s Film Adaptation Teaches Us About Bold Leadership And Reinventing Success For nearly two decades, Wicked has been more than just a Broadway hit — it’s been a cultural phenomenon.—
AJ Thomas,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel wax Finish: Available in luminous or natural finishes Shades: 12 How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Plus, every swipe, tap or click comes with valuable transaction-level data, providing businesses with powerful insights to fine-tune their strategies – such as how and when to pay suppliers.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Despite going low, Spieth sits six strokes behind Jake Knapp who shot a historic 59.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The recent death of Irv Gotti from stroke complications also highlights the dangers.—
Taayoo Murray,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Stinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stinger. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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