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hammer

[ham-er] / ˈhæm ər /
VERB
strike forcefully
Synonyms
STRONG
batter clobber defeat drub forge knock pound pummel strike thrash trounce wallop whack whomp
WEAK
bang bear down drive
Antonyms
WEAK
tap
VERB
create
Synonyms
STRONGEST
create forge
STRONG
fashion form make shape

Example Sentences

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Then everyone got together in a big room to hammer out their disagreements.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

If a player is especially tough and violent on the field, the Chargers will affix a magnetic hammer sticker next to his name on the draft board.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Instead of potentially spearheading Spurs' survival bid, Gibbs-White has delivered another hammer blow.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Examining the monthly chart shows March ending a five-month losing streak with a bullish inverted hammer candle.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Mr. Szymczak left me his hammer and a handful of nails.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

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