ream

verb

Definition of reamnext
as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats reamed a whole new generation of suckers with a variation of the Ponzi scheme

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ream Plus, Rip got to ream out the poor preacher who suggested doing a prayer. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024 On the show, Trump reamed the Johnson Amendment, and took credit for the IRS’s lack enforcement of the law under his administration. — Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2024 That day on the Hill, Smith sat patiently while the chair reamed his company for the shameful neglect that ended up weakening national security. — Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024 Alongside his fellow guest, Finneas, Koch provided out-of-pocket soundbites, reamed out some former enemies, and was generally just on one. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for ream
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ream
  1. squeeze
  2. pluck
  3. cheat
  4. sting
  5. stick
  6. hustle
  7. beat
  8. bleed
Verb
  • Carving her own musical lane in an industry so determined to squeeze her into a box has been a challenge, but PinkPantheress isn’t one to let outside voices get to her.
    — Chris Malone Méndez, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The New York Times: In pressing forward with its assault on Gaza, Israel hopes to squeeze Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages.
    — Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of squeeze
Verb
  • Each piece at the Vogue Vintage Market comes with a backstory—whether it’s been plucked from the runway, worn by a cultural icon, or handpicked by one of Vogue’s closest friends.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The actual smell of violet petals isn’t the result of plucking the flower to extract the fragrance.
    — Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of pluck
Verb
  • There's a problem these players aren't punished enough for cheating.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • And right when they're embroiled in the ensuing messy separation, new DNA evidence surfaces in Adam's case, the woman Bob cheated with turns up missing, and just like that, Sarah's back in the spotlight.
    — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of cheat
Verb
  • Hit the ball too far up the handle, or off the end of the head, and the bat will flex and vibrate, transferring less energy to the ball and stinging the batter’s hands.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Pets who have an encounter with stinging caterpillars will need a vet visit ASAP.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of sting
Verb
  • Rhodes and Reigns had an epic fight, with Reigns sticking in it with the help of the Bloodline and Rhodes surviving purely based on his own toughness.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Keep Light Bulbs From Sticking Outdoor light bulbs can have a knack for sticking in the socket after long periods of time, leaving you with the task of trying to unscrew a stubborn bulb without breaking the glass.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of stick
Verb
  • And, much like their Trust counterparts, Book’s lobbying staff hustles, often literally, to keep up with their boss.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Houston dominated the boards and recorded an impressive 11 steals as the Cougars hustled to the very end.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of hustle
Verb
  • Her defense has raised the possibility that someone else beat him to death and left him in the cold.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Her decision to turn down the Apple beat at the Journal in 2007, the year the iPhone was released, in order to pursue an M.F.A. in fiction propels an exploration of how much human creativity depends on the ideas and labor of others.
    — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of beat
Verb
  • His time at Ralph Lauren bleeds into the exquisite construction of the pieces Chavarria designs presently.
    — Essence, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Symptoms of the condition can include shortness of breath, a sudden drop in blood pressure, an abnormal heart rate, and bleeding from the uterus, C-section, or IV sites.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of bleed

Phrases Containing ream

Browse Nearby Words

real-world
ream
reamed
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ream. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on ream

Nglish: Translation of ream for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Words You Always Have to Look Up

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

Every Letter Is Silent, Sometimes: A-Z List of Examples
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

What do SCOTUS, POTUS, and FLOTUS mean?

8 Words with Fascinating Histories

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)
See More

Popular

See More

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

What do SCOTUS, POTUS, and FLOTUS mean?

8 Words with Fascinating Histories
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
name that thing flower edition
Name That Flower Can you tell the difference between a lilac and a...
See All