as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
I'll hand ye a few welts with me stick and then we'll see how ye feel!
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Recent Examples of welt
The two most common types are hives—raised welts that are itchy, red, and uncomfortable—and eczema, which is characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 2 May 2025
The victim had a large welt on his left temple and numerous red marks on his scalp.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The look also featured notch lapels, along with button front fastening and welt pockets.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Hives, clinically known as urticaria, are bumps or welts that often develop due to an allergic reaction.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Feb. 2025
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Angela Haupt, Time, 2 May 2025
The victim had a large welt on his left temple and numerous red marks on his scalp.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The look also featured notch lapels, along with button front fastening and welt pockets.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Hives, clinically known as urticaria, are bumps or welts that often develop due to an allergic reaction.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welt
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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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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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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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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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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
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Then, after Trenton Brooks struck out, catcher Martín Maldonado singled on a flare to right field for an RBI and his third hit in his past 21 at-bats.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Pages’ hit traveled 173 feet at 64.3 miles per hour.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Recognize warning signs: Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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MacIntyre won with a score of 18-under, one stroke ahead of Adam Scott.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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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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“Welt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welt. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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