smacked

Example Sentences

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Troy Johnston smacked a line drive on the next pitch that glanced off Sheehan’s right arm for an infield single.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

During a group fishing trip, one of Parola’s friends, Aaron Pierce, got smacked in the back by a flying carp, leaving a giant fish print on his t-shirt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

They were smacked down in court and Habba got bounced from the office.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

The appoint of Igor Tudor, a coach with an indifferent record at many clubs, smacked of a punt made in panic.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

As soon as he joined Leo, Callum, and Dante, I could hear them make whooping noises as they smacked him on the back.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee