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
With medical personnel who helped his family in October on hand, Alex Vesia slams the door on the Mets to preserve the Dodgers’ one-run victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
When she slams the window shut and tugs the curtains back together, my body deflates.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
