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
Not to mention, the pants are designed with chic welt back pockets and back leg slits for a touch of flair.
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Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
This nylon vest comes in eight different colors and has functional front welt pockets, a stretchy waist, and dual zipper and snap button front closures, helping trap heat inside on cool autumn days.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
One of the actors in it turns to the camera, and of course, he’s got the sucker welts all over him from the tentacles of the giant squid.
—Robert Englund, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
Individuals with wheat allergies may experience immediate reactions such as hives (itchy welts), eczema-like skin rashes, and stomach discomfort after consuming wheat or wheat products.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
This nylon vest comes in eight different colors and has functional front welt pockets, a stretchy waist, and dual zipper and snap button front closures, helping trap heat inside on cool autumn days.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
One of the actors in it turns to the camera, and of course, he’s got the sucker welts all over him from the tentacles of the giant squid.
—Robert Englund, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
Individuals with wheat allergies may experience immediate reactions such as hives (itchy welts), eczema-like skin rashes, and stomach discomfort after consuming wheat or wheat products.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welt
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And in what many consider the final blow to her mayoral career, Thao’s home was raided by FBI agents in July.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In a game of dueling masterpieces from Nikola Jokic and Kyrie Irving, neither of them dealt the decisive blow.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Instead of being the label’s one-two punch post Biggie’s death, the duo were at odds akin to Shaq and a young Kobe Bryant.Jayson Rodriguez, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
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The punch of rum is perfectly complemented with the pop of ginger beer and finished off with a zing of lime.Rebekah Evans, The Week UK, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
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Even just the light congratulatory helmet slaps from his teammates feel explosive.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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According to the tour agency, on July 3, two young members of an orca pod put on a grand and unexpected show for the whale watchers with playful jumping, tail slaps, and poking their heads out of the water to look around.Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 8 July 2024
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Arriving police heard a thud and found Payne’s body in the hotel courtyard, Policicchio said.Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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News that the Mexican government had forced down the Gulfstream and confiscated its 4 tons of cocaine landed with a thud at ICE.Penn Bullock, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
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With a new house-music thump behind them, Fuerza Regida found a new after-hours realm.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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North American hikers might want to run toward weird thumps on the trail.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 26 Sep. 2024
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And Iglesia’s song became a bonafide hit and the team’s unofficial anthem.Gena Cox, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Then, in November, Jay released The Black Album, a record stuffed with more hits as well as fond-farewell messaging.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Among those who did have a stroke, about 4,850 had a severe stroke, which the study defined as becoming unable to walk or attend to daily tasks like eating or getting dressed without aid, up to death.Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Nov. 2024
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He is survived by his daughter Heather Edwards, brother Bill, and a granddaughter, as well as another daughter, Sallie Edwards, who told the New York Times that complications from a stroke were the cause of his death.Michael Savio, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The Rhode founder wore lots of black eyeliner on both her upper and lower lashlines, plus a swipe of pink lip gloss.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024
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TikTokers have fallen in love with the intense volume that this mascara provides, creating a bold, luscious look with just a few swipes.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Welt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welt. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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