as in punch
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
dealt his opponent a haymaker that sent him reeling across the boxing ring
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Recent Examples of haymaker
Belal Muhammad was involved in a slobber knocker with Jake Della Maddalena at UFC 315, and haymaker after haymaker left the fighter with gruesome cuts across his face.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
And while the jabs systematically pick apart our intellectual defenses, the haymakers of gray goo erupting from MAGA mouthpieces are boring into our heads and leaving us woozy.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Series Recap The first two games of the Thunder’s opening series against the Grizzlies started off with an emphatic haymaker punch.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The Knicks and Pistons were throwing haymakers at each other in a game that did not disappoint.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
And while the jabs systematically pick apart our intellectual defenses, the haymakers of gray goo erupting from MAGA mouthpieces are boring into our heads and leaving us woozy.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Series Recap The first two games of the Thunder’s opening series against the Grizzlies started off with an emphatic haymaker punch.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The Knicks and Pistons were throwing haymakers at each other in a game that did not disappoint.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haymaker
Noun
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Lewis enters Saturday night with a 2-1 record over his last three fights, most recently having defeated Rodrigo Nascimento via TKO (punches).—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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This recipe gives a tropical punch to the buttery classic.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Pang’s departure is a blow to Apple’s AI ambitions and comes amid internal scrutiny of its AI strategy, which has so far failed to match the capabilities fielded by rival tech companies, leaving Apple dependent on third-party AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The news was not only a blow to Lilly but also a surprise to millions using Zepbound on Caremark plans, who are now questioning how to move forward.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
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The other shoe dropped with an unsettling thud recently when White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt openly gay-bashed in defense of her controversial boss.—
Louis Balsamo,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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Her feet dangle, then land with a thud on the delicate rug hugging the side of her bed.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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So this isn’t a slap at the spending aspect of CUT.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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So the defense went out of its way to present witnesses who could corroborate Ventura Fine’s striking allegations of abuse. Of the slaps, punches and most of all the kicks delivered to the bodies of young women.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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Above her, the sweeping halo scoreboard glowed, flashing beneath the thump of blasting pop anthems.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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On the footage, the sound is a muffled thump, and neither Rush nor Foss seemed alarmed.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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So in other words, give your shoes a good swipe before stepping inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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The Tarte Brows for Days Framing Gel was made for anyone who wants definition, fuller-looking brows, and serious hold (without stickiness) in a single swipe.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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Coasting on its star's popularity, director Danny Boyle's film became a hit at the box office, and only the box office.—
Derek Lawrence,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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Noah Schultz, a left-hander in the Chicago White Sox’s organization, gave up four hits and four runs, including the line-drive home run by De Paula that traveled 416 feet to right-center.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Early on, Joe, with his crewcut and serious eyebrows, answers a knock on the front door, only to meet a bank official who has come to foreclose on the house.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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As is often the case lately, the big knock came from Trevor Story.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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“Haymaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haymaker. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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