stinger

noun

ˈstiŋ-ər How to pronounce stinger (audio)
Definition of stingernext
as in punch
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument in the eighth round he delivered a stinger that knocked his opponent flat

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Recent Examples of stinger Brand New Day sees the return of Gargan as comic-book villain Scorpion, who sports an armored suit complete with a mechanized tail and stinger. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 Cormier says that bees can be dangerous (even dead ones can sting, if stepped on, so long as their stinger and venom sac are still intact). — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026 As a result, different parasitoid wasps have evolved a wide variety of stinger shapes and sizes to deal with this variety of targets. — Philip Anderson, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 His work rig was a Ford F-350 sneaker—the kind with the stinger. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stinger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stinger
  1. punch
  2. blow
  3. slap
  4. thump
  5. thud
  6. hit
  7. swipe
  8. stroke
Noun
  • The one-two punch not only validates the once-struggling stock's recent resurgence.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Despite its small stature, this mini table's design—with its dramatic sloping base and softened top—packs a punch.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • If the aim, as stated, is to deal an economic blow to Iran, the fact is that the country is already under severe strain.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The impact of yesterday’s sharp drop in South Korean equities transmitted further into US markets overnight, spreading selling sentiment and dealing heavy blows to US semiconductor and memory stocks.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • The gang’s very own holiday is on display when Marshall creates a countdown website for Barney’s next slap.
    — Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Getting caught circumventing the salary cap isn't some slap-on-the-wrist offense.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of slap
Noun
  • Their pitching is good, Griffin Jax could return soon, and Liam Hicks has added some thump to a lineup previously built around three really good hitters (Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz, Jonathan Aranda) and a bunch of do-your-job role players.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The lower-vocal harmony struggles to stand out any time the deeper bass thumps.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of thump
Noun
  • Others joined him and the thud of clubs on tree trunks resumed.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Someone somewhere shrieks, then grunts before hitting the ground with a thud.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of thud
Noun
  • The house will include Osbourne’s hits plus some deep cuts, Sauls said.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • While their duets were often big radio hits, Parton’s solo singles didn’t chart as high at first.
    — Kristin M. Hall, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of hit
Noun
  • Suddenly, cheeks, lips, and lids could all receive a wash of color with a simple swipe, making a coordinated makeup look considerably easier to pull together.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Cloud’s message appeared to be a swipe at Freedom, who announced his intentions to compete in the WNBA as players and coaches have spoken out about trans athletes in women and girls’ sports.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of swipe
Noun
  • Immediate consequences can develop quickly Heat strain may begin with fatigue, headache, dizziness, weakness or nausea and progress to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
    — Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Already in poor health upon arrest in 2011, Mladic is believed to have suffered multiple strokes during his years on the run and was hospitalized on several occasions while in custody.
    — Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of stroke

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“Stinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stinger. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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