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
On sale for 39 percent off, the coat features a double-breasted collar, deep front welt pockets, and a mid-calf length for extra warmth.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
Related Articles The blazer, made of twill, also included a breast welt pocket and front flap pockets.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
Hives, also called urticaria, are red, itchy welts that can appear anywhere on the body and range from mild to severe.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Tracing back to 1675 in Northamptonshire—a region renowned for leather craftsmanship—Church’s helped transform shoemaking by adopting the Goodyear welt method, solidifying the reputation of early English ready-to-wear shoes.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
Related Articles The blazer, made of twill, also included a breast welt pocket and front flap pockets.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
Hives, also called urticaria, are red, itchy welts that can appear anywhere on the body and range from mild to severe.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Tracing back to 1675 in Northamptonshire—a region renowned for leather craftsmanship—Church’s helped transform shoemaking by adopting the Goodyear welt method, solidifying the reputation of early English ready-to-wear shoes.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welt
Noun
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That’s a major blow to both sales and long-term customer loyalty.—
Samuel Mueller,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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His ruling, stopping the TPS revocation while the lawsuit plays out in his court, was a blow to the Trump administration.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Mitchell is one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the world, and Silva is a well-rounded fighter who packs about as heavy a punch as anyone in the featherweight division.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Final notes ahead of Universal Orlando Epic Universe opening Epic Universe certainly packs an epic punch from its attention to the most minute detail to the innovative attractions and experiences.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Jones tied it with a one-time slap shot from the right point with 6:04 left in the period.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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The attack escalated with The Rock using a belt and Travis Scott's intervention, which included a slap that visibly injured Rhodes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Financial markets ended a tumultuous week with a thud, as stocks tumbled for a second straight day on concerns about the economic fallout from new U.S. tariffs and the prospects of a global trade war.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Asian equities ended the week with a thud as Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia fell more than -1% as tariff talk (terror?) curtails animal spirits and Indonesia closed for Hindu Saka New Year.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Rami Sinno is crouched beside a filing cabinet, wrestling a beach-ball sized disc out of a box, when a dull thump echoes around his laboratory.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Then the silence was broken by the loud thump of Olive’s .38/40.—
Horace R. Hinkley,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2025
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Trump's approval ratings take a hit: tariff turmoil causes economic anxiety Among the Pew's survey's other findings: By more than a two-to-one margin, Americans oppose rather than favor the U.S. taking over Greenland (53% vs. 23%) and Gaza (62% vs. 15%).—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite Tesla’s focus on U.S. production, the company still took a hit amid the global market rout.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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And then, from the side, Ziggy cautiously comes forward, step by step, and Leone reaches a hand out toward her, giving her two brief strokes before turning back to the other pups.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, hormone therapy is still not recommended for women with existing heart disease, history of blood clots, prior stroke, gallbladder disease or certain types of cancers.—
Matthew Nudy,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Weekend Update continued the roast, following a swipe during the Cold Open, as co-host Colin Jost addressed President Donald Trump‘s recent tariffs.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Getty Images The rest of Jennie’s glam was kept minimal too—her signature glass skin with a hint of rosy blush to be more of an all-over flush, and a swipe of black eyeliner.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Welt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welt. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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