slam
verb (used with or without object)
to shut with force and noise.
slams
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present tense formof slam (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The Court’s decision slams the door to such judicial misadventures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Bogdan's coalition has gathered 4,000 signatures so far on a petition that slams the lack of public consultation about the Meridian Hill Park project and the possible cancellation of summer events due to construction.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
Another idea suggests the brightness spikes occur when the blast wave from the explosion slams into dense shells of gas surrounding the star.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2026
I read “Ayton slams home a lot of happiness,” which was a good counter to “Four players involved in Monday’s melee draw suspensions.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
Ollie slams his hands against the counter; I jolt at the noise.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
