as in body blow
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Recent Examples of rabbit punch
Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Noun
Before your boss could match dance steps to the music, his opponent was already kicking him in the groin and throwing rabbit punches.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabbit punch
Noun
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And naturally, the nightmare of sitting under the bleachers next to Michaels as one of your babies falls flat on its face during the Saturday-night dry run is like a devastating body blow to the ego.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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And losing a place where people can hear or perform live music is a body blow to the vibrancy everyone seems to want downtown.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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According to fire officials, the blaze was quickly knocked down and was under control within 20 minutes.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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Deebo was able to manipulate, knock down some shots but still find people.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Out on her break alone, Dana is suddenly sucker punched with a blow that knocks her to the ground.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Out of nowhere, Derrick Nix — Appling’s former high school teammate — sucker punched Green in the jaw.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Winds were blowing 19 mph from left to right with a first-pitch temperature of 43 degrees.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Martinez then returns the pass to Barella with Augusto pushing on out wide on Inter’s left to provide another passing option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The best face massagers are an easy way to level up your skin-care routine and give your precious serums, cleansers, and creams some well-deserved support.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Hailey wore an oversized cream trench coat, with a thick navy and cream Breton striped top underneath, cropped navy flared pants, and black mules.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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What ensued was a spot-on rendition of the song that’s notoriously difficult to cover, accented by a full choir decked in robes and theatrical lights that recalled that of Queen’s own stage rig.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2025
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Marking the unveiling of the latest Diesel Living furniture collection, the sprawling space was decked in devorè denim and mirrored walls conveying an immersive world imagined by creative director Glenn Martens.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The seasonal beach community off South Carolina is usually a place to work on your swing, but here looked more like Davos for the owners box crowd.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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In an environment marked by uncertainty and market swings, Philip Morris stands out due to its strong fundamentals and strategic focus, which have enabled it to weather global economic pressures effectively.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The 20 gauge slug went true, and the buck pitched face-down as if he’d been clubbed.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Cubs clubbed the A’s 18-3 on Monday in cool weather under cloudy skies, allowing 21 hits.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Rabbit punch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rabbit%20punch. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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