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

From Slate • Nov. 11, 2025

"Just grit. I think we just slugged it out," said Brown, whose 13-of-19 shooting including 4-of-7 from three-point range.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

Perhaps more important, he also slugged his first home run in 10 games in the third inning of a 5-3 matinee loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

Over four minor-league season, he slugged his way through the farm system by batting .277 with 54 home runs, 185 RBIs and a .931 OPS.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

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

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman