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slapped

NOUN

hard hit, often with hand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blip blow pat punch whack

STRONG

bang bash box buffet bust chop clap clout crack cuff percuss poke slam smack sock spank strike swat wallop wham

WEAK

potch

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slapped

A loss for the social media giant could see it slapped with a $200 billion penalty, force fundamental changes to its business model and send shockwaves through the industry.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

I was slapped with a bill for $1,022 for this year’s tests.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

Just this week, Trump slapped sweeping new tariffs on 60 trading partners and saw 25-percent duties take effect on Brazilian products.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

Since the fire, Southern California’s Air Quality Management District has slapped Lineage with multiple violations tied to the warehouse.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

Jonah put the cap back on the marker, peeled the backing off the name tag, and slapped it on his chest.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix