clobber
verb (used with object)
to batter severely; strike heavily.
have clobbered
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present perfectof clobber.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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After all, it’s not the first time that AI fears have clobbered the stocks, and they’ve always rebounded, as travel demand remains robust.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
To be fair, had this been a proper fortress, the just-lefts and just-rights would have been hits, and the just-highs would have clobbered the town beyond.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2025
Already, higher rates have clobbered the housing market, which depends on the ability of buyers to take out long-term mortgages.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
Fears of a slump, which have clobbered semiconductor stocks this year, are evident in recent earnings announcements.
From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2022
The Marlins have clobbered Nola, who has lost each of his three starts against them with a 10.67 ERA.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 13, 2017
