as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
I'll hand ye a few welts with me stick and then we'll see how ye feel!
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Recent Examples of welt
The bootcut pants come in a flattering light mocha mousse shade and have two side pockets and two back welt pockets.
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Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
They've long been considered a nuisance, leaving itchy welts or spurring allergic reactions with their bites.
—Maria Isabel Barros Guinle, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
One sting can lead to severe pain, nausea, vomiting, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and acute allergic contact dermatitis, including welts on the skin, the story reported.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Mar. 2024
This one gets a modern update thanks to details like bold black buttons, angled welt pockets, and a seamed front panel.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
They've long been considered a nuisance, leaving itchy welts or spurring allergic reactions with their bites.
—Maria Isabel Barros Guinle, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
One sting can lead to severe pain, nausea, vomiting, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and acute allergic contact dermatitis, including welts on the skin, the story reported.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Mar. 2024
This one gets a modern update thanks to details like bold black buttons, angled welt pockets, and a seamed front panel.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welt
Noun
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However, this is a huge win for City and a devastating blow for England’s top flight.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Kennedy’s confirmation was a green light for Trump’s assault on reproductive rights and a devastating blow to public health.—
Katherine Hartley,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Whether customers are shopping for home essentials or the latest tech gadgets, Walmart’s sale packs a savings punch.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
17 Feb. 2025
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This petite pick packs a springtime punch with its dense collection of yellow, red, and purple tulips.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But while your face gets the royal treatment, does the rest of your skin survive on occasional slaps of expired lotion?—
Erin Bunch,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2025
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Will Smith returns after Oscars 2022 slap Elsewhere at the Crypto.com Arena, Will Smith made his first major awards show appearance since slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Wall Street concluded an already softer week with a thud Friday after the December jobs report came in much hotter than expected.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2025
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Survivors of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan reported hearing thuds and explosions from outside the aircraft during the flight, as the cause of the deadly catastrophe remains under investigation.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Dec. 2024
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Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Talanoa Hufanga against the run The Niners’ veteran safety provided serious thump and steady run fits to help San Francisco’s defense keep the Rams out of the end zone in this game.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Inventing Anna was a hit for the streamer, so there’s nothing to suggest Apple Cider Vinegar, another series about another scammer, wouldn’t follow suit.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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As its predecessor, the new show is sure to be a hit with tweens.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2025
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McIlroy got the strokes back with birdies on two of his final four holes, giving the gallery something to cheer with an approach shot at 17 that landed two feet from the pin.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Aggressive treatment and managing risk factors are crucial for preserving brain health and preventing future stroke.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The sketch took some vague swipes at a few of them, starting with Kate McKinnon as Rudy Giuliani.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Transfer-proof and long-lasting for 24 hours of wear, this formula is in it for the long haul: the creamy concealer works to perfect the look of skin—correcting pigmentation, veiling blemishes, and evening skin tone with just a few swipes of its doe-foot applicator.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Welt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welt. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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