as in lashed
to strike repeatedly
fierce winds buffeted the small sailboat
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Recent Examples of buffeted
Advertisement Though the families once wielded far-reaching control within New York City, their influence—and membership—have been buffeted since the 1980s by corporate takeovers and prosecutions, according to experts.
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Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Operating income plunged 40% in the third quarter, reflecting ongoing strains on the electric-vehicle business that’s being buffeted by changing US policies.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The nail industry—and the hair industry—operate on exploitative labor conditions buffeted by state connections and nepotism.
—Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
The product has also been buffeted by an influencer scandal that led to the 2025 Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Bartlett captured the comet's twisting ion tail wax and wane as it was buffeted by the solar wind emanating from our parent star.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
When a huge object is being created to go on top of a tower that will get buffeted by strong winds, even small decisions can have big consequences.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Their findings come as the seven states and 30 tribes who rely on the Colorado try to work out a new plan to share shortages on a river buffeted by a quarter-century of drought and growing demand.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Six of the 10 countries most vulnerable to a warming climate are in Africa, which has in recent years been buffeted by devastating droughts and floods, both of which are exacerbated by climate change.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Operating income plunged 40% in the third quarter, reflecting ongoing strains on the electric-vehicle business that’s being buffeted by changing US policies.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The nail industry—and the hair industry—operate on exploitative labor conditions buffeted by state connections and nepotism.
—Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
The product has also been buffeted by an influencer scandal that led to the 2025 Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Bartlett captured the comet's twisting ion tail wax and wane as it was buffeted by the solar wind emanating from our parent star.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
When a huge object is being created to go on top of a tower that will get buffeted by strong winds, even small decisions can have big consequences.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Their findings come as the seven states and 30 tribes who rely on the Colorado try to work out a new plan to share shortages on a river buffeted by a quarter-century of drought and growing demand.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Six of the 10 countries most vulnerable to a warming climate are in Africa, which has in recent years been buffeted by devastating droughts and floods, both of which are exacerbated by climate change.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffeted
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Picking sweet Julie mangoes from the big tree in the front yard of my childhood home; going to the beach where my late brother tried (and failed) to teach me to swim; visiting relatives during the summer in the very areas that were now being lashed by rain and wind.—
Grace White,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Vargas floated groups of migrants across the informal border crossing between Guatemala and Mexico on a makeshift raft made from wooden boards lashed to fat inner tubes.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Thomas was pounded by two Tustin defenders on a run to the left as Thomas tried to get into the end zone.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Ukraine is being pounded by a barrage of Russian strikes across the country, including a drone strike on a kindergarten in its second-largest city, Kharkiv.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Some even licked the candy to soften it -- a trick used by contestants in the show.—
Hakyung Kate Lee,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Napkins were crumpled; plates were licked.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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LaVine and Monk whipped the crowd into a frenzy, combining to make 17 of 32 from the field and 10 of 18 from 3-point range as the Kings bounced back from a season-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Evan Thompson, Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, warned Melissa could be worse than previous major storms that battered the island, such as Hurricane Wilma in 2005.—
Kristin Wright,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Intel has been on a parabolic move higher and the third quarter earnings report confirmed that this battered and bruised former chip champion is back.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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The difference now versus in past years isn’t just in the scale but the sophistication of threats pelted at companies and executives, said Matt Dumpert, a managing director who leads Kroll’s enterprise security risk practice.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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After a small crowd outside Boston’s customs house pelted redcoats with rocks, snowballs, and insults, the soldiers opened fire, killing five and wounding 12 more.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Kelly was fired Sunday, one day after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M dropped the Tigers to 5-3 and all but knocked them out of the College Football Playoff race.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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My husband was against the window and felt a pop that actually knocked our door from the frame.—
George Solis,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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On August 22, she was attacked while on a Charlotte light train in what police described as an unprovoked stabbing.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ruben Amorim’s men attacked with precision and purpose at Old Trafford.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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