as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the crate of oranges landed on the floor with a whump a whump in the kitchen startled the dog
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Noun
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These changes, as well as, wearing bangs were a major key to keeping her edges strong.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025 -
Here are two Arizona ski resorts that will get you the most bang for your buck this season.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Victory in process, a W in the competence column, three cheers and an 8-clap for hope.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
2 Dec. 2025
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What does the finger clap mean?—
Quispe López,
Them.,
17 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The industry must continue addressing issues like equitable access, over-commercialization, and ensuring that the original advocates of legalization benefit from the boom.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Then, yellow, and boom—I was stuck.—
Victoria Mejicanos,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, a lawsuit has been filed by two workers, a resident and a contractor at the nursing home, who were injured in the blast, according to Fox affiliate WTXF and NBC affiliate WCAU.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The leader of these superheroes rips off his protective visor and unleashes a catastrophic optic blast.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its bright ombré glaze, which is chip and stain resistant, adds a pop of color to any area.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Choose slightly oversized sunnies, a dainty sweater to drape over your shoulders, a larger-than-life handbag, and shoes that add a pop of color.—
Lindy Segal,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wait for the all-clear: After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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That will shift with a thunderclap.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An onboard synthesizer manipulates a small set of core sounds to mimic everything from the roar of a jet plane to the flushing of a toilet through a little speaker in the Brick.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Jan. 2026
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The people want to see Varang’s fierce roars!—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Conversely, collision coverage helps when your own car is damaged in a crash, whereas medical coverage helps cover treatment costs following an accident.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Colorado State Patrol said the crash happened near Tordal Way, south of Frisco.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Whump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whump. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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