trounce
verb (used with object)
to beat severely; thrash.
are trouncing
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present progressiveof trounce.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The Dow Industrials are trouncing the Nasdaq composite.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Chinese automakers are trouncing rivals in markets around the world with sleek, high-tech and affordable EVs and hybrids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Don’t miss: Silver, gold and copper are trouncing stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 31, 2025
In the battle between third and fifth, Real Betis are trouncing Sociedad 4-0 with ten minutes remaining.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 12, 2021
Some portfolio managers using this approach are trouncing their peers, according to Morningstar Inc.
From Reuters ● Jul. 10, 2014
