- present participle of trounce.
trouncing
Example Sentences
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Chinese automakers are trouncing rivals in markets around the world with sleek, high-tech and affordable EVs and hybrids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Shares are up 17% over the past month, trouncing the broader market.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
Following gold’s recent trouncing of stocks, and fears of dollar debasement, was he wrong?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
The Russell 2000 has surged 7.9% this year through Friday, trouncing the S&P 500’s 1.4% gain, according to FactSet data.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 18, 2026
Within months of its debut in 1996, Blue’s Clues was trouncing Sesame Street in the ratings.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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