thrashed

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A few hundred people thrashed to a performance by the Irish rap group Kneecap, one of whose members wore a kaffiyeh — the scarf symbolizing Palestinian nationalism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

"I started screaming, I ran at the windows. I thrashed about on the floor for hours and I thought I was in hell."

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

They famously thrashed Jose Mourinho's Roma 6-1 at home in the Europa Conference League five years ago, while Celtic, Besiktas, Porto and Lazio have also been victims in recent years.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

The 27-year-old scored a hat-trick when Arsenal thrashed Tottenham 4-1 in November and Arteta brought the England midfielder back into his starting line-up for the rematch despite his recent poor form.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Lloyd thrashed in the black water and finally found his feet.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck