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slugged

VERB

hit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bang bash bat belt knock punch slam slap smack swat whack

STRONG

KO batter beat box bump clobber clock clout club crack flail flog hammer jab lambaste nail pelt pop pound sock thrash thwack wallop whale

WEAK

let have it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

praise tap

STRONG

lose surrender

Example Sentences

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The Lakers slugged their way through a defensive battle against the Houston Rockets in the first round, but their offense started lagging midway through the series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

They’ve slugged it out on the metalcore and heavy rock circuit for a decade, signed to the small-ish but influential imprint Sumerian Records.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

He was facing Cardinals catcher Pedro Pagés, a weak hitter who slugged .363 for the year.

From Slate • Nov. 11, 2025

Defending champions Napoli slugged out a 0-0 deadlock with rising force Como on Saturday.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

“You’re not in a coma,” Emily blurted, then mentally slugged herself.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman