drub

verb

ˈdrəb How to pronounce drub (audio)
Definition of drubnext
1
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly a crowd was drubbing the purse snatcher when the police arrived on the scene

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2
as in to overcome
to defeat by a large margin we drubbed our traditional football rivals so badly that it was basically no contest

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Recent Examples of drub After Wisconsin drubbed Michigan State, Fears walked into Izzo’s office and suggested a team meeting. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026 The Bears upset the Vikings in Minnesota before the San Francisco 49ers drubbed them at Candlestick Park. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025 The Broncos have a 9-4 series record in 13 all-time matchups against this NFC foe, and drubbed them 30-16 in their last meeting when outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper recorded his first two NFL sacks against Dallas QB Dak Prescott. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025 Mansfield races past Byron Nelson after slow start Mansfield only scored 5 points in the first quarter, but outscored Trophy Club Byron Nelson by 33 the rest of the way as the Tigers drubbed the Bobcats 61-34 in a Class 6A Division II bi-district game on Tuesday at Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drub
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drub
  1. lick
  2. overcome
  3. beat
  4. whip
  5. lash
  6. rout
  7. pound
  8. bury
Verb
  • In the end, none of them were fit to lick the boots of Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-800.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • But the Carolinas have their own ways of making barbecue finger-licking.
    — Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of lick
Verb
  • The rookie point guard overcame early shooting struggles to lead all scorers with 25 points.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • The telecommunications giant’s fight to end landline service is playing out in the FCC and federal court, amid an underlying battle over how much power the agency has to overcome decisions by states.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • Emanuel Sharp, Isaiah Stevens and Marquel Sutton led the way as the Kings rallied to beat the Golden State Warriors Blue 91-85 on Sunday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • Egypt made its way to the round of 16 by beating Australia on penalties.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of beat
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  • Scotland carried the ball for 13 phases to enter Argentina's 22 and Hutchinson whipped an accurate long pass to Tuipulotu on the right wing who scored untouched.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Olise kept his intentions hidden to the last, shaping up to cross the ball to the back post before sharply turning his hips and whipping his pass into the goalscorer’s path, breaking two defensive lines along the way.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of whip
Verb
  • Ukrainian officials have warned residents to guard against further strikes as Russia lashes out.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
  • Many on the right lashed out at conservative justices who joined the majority decision.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of lash
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  • Braxton Ashcraft pitched six strong innings, batterymate Endy Roriguez drove in three runs and Ryan O'Hearn had three hits to help the Pittsburgh Pirates rout the Seattle Mariners 11-1 on Wednesday night.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Marina Mabrey matched the WNBA scoring record with 53 points to help the Toronto Tempo rout the Los Angeles Sparks 125-97 on Thursday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
Definition of rout
Verb
  • The heart-pounding encounter ended with the calf reunited with its mother, dramatic photos on a cellphone — and the couple continuing on to catch brook trout.
    — Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Dansby Swanson hit three home runs, including a grand slam, Michael Conforto homered twice and the Chicago Cubs pounded the San Diego Padres 23-3 on Wednesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of pound
Verb
  • But instead of trying to make the turn, Diene laid the ball off for Baker, who buried a one-timer into the left side of the net.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 July 2026
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