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
In a back-and-forth game that saw the two of Texas’ top teams trade haymakers, Allen gained a slight advantage and secured a 65-60 victory on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Coppell High School.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2025
Sure, the Hall of Fame coaches have traded haymakers throughout their many basketball battles over the past three-plus decades.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
The pace has definitely ramped up here in the third quarter, with both teams landing haymakers.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
The third ended with an 8-0 haymaker that finally carried over.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2025
Sure, the Hall of Fame coaches have traded haymakers throughout their many basketball battles over the past three-plus decades.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
The pace has definitely ramped up here in the third quarter, with both teams landing haymakers.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
The third ended with an 8-0 haymaker that finally carried over.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haymaker
Noun
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There was no consensus on who threw the first punch at the Arlington water park at closing time on a June evening in 2021.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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The 13-year-old threw the first punch, according to the police report that relied on security camera footage and witness accounts.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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In the rear of an IndyCar vehicle is a safety device called an attenuator, designed to cushion the blow from a rear impact into the wall.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The lawyers claim the measure signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this month has already dealt significant blows to campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana in the state.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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The Orioles organization has collapsed with a deadening thud.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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The big twist comes a touch too late — leaving the movie no time to deal with the ramifications of key revelations — and lands with an awkward thud.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Not finishing the story is a real slap in the face to all the loyal fans who did stick around.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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During the final House vote, Republican lawmakers approached the speaker with congratulatory handshakes and back slaps.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Literal flames surrounded the glow, both repelling and drawing you in more, followed by two loud, disorienting thumps.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
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Their bodies sway to the rhythmic thumps of the hypnotic music, composed by the French artist Kangding Ray.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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With his latest swipe, Duffy is looking to undercut the reason for congestion pricing by arguing that the funds generated aren’t being used to keep riders safe.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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Curry’s injured thumb was famously the target of borderline dirty swipes by the Rockets.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The Bruins managed just four hits and were shut out for just the second time this season.—
Staff,
Oc Register,
26 May 2025
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Not for attention, approbation, another hit of dopamine.—
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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That’s no knock on the singing or dancing of the girls, and as a former idol herself, Kyoko Saito as Mai brings in a few performance details that are palpably drawn from a place of personal resonance.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Sven Botman is also in contention to continue in the side but is having a fresh knee knock assessed.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Haymaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haymaker. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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