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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Bow shocks are typically produced when material flowing away from a star slams into its surroundings.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026
In an actual courtroom, court reporters record nonverbal cues like gestures and transcribe through distracting courtroom noises like coughs or door slams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 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
This case, which was fast-tracked through the court system as an emergency, slams the door on one such expansive use of presidential authority.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
If it weren’t for the vehemence with which he slams the door, I might think he didn’t hear me.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
