- present participle of trounce.
trouncing
Example Sentences
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The Russell 1000 Value Index has gained about 20% this year, trouncing its growth counterpart, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, which has declined 1.6%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Shares are up more than 250% in the past 12 months, trouncing the S&P 500’s 25% gain.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
A quarterback who hadn’t spent all season trouncing the rest of college football might have wilted under the pressure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
Semenyo scored and provided an assist in a memorable debut in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, though that 10-1 trouncing came against League One side Exeter City.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
Give me Daryl, Keith, and another trouncing any day, I think.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
