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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Recent Examples of whump
After digging a snow pit to test the snowpack on a mellow slope, the group was about to descend, only to hear the telling whump of a slide.
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Brent Rose, Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
Brent Rose, Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whump
Noun
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Between the catapults, slides and cranes, there are plenty of opportunities for the kind of crash-and-bang fun that young kids love.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Fully committing to the look, Grande's hair also featured a deep side part and soft baby bangs that barely grazed her forehead.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tears flowed, and the audience held space for grief, offering supportive claps and chants.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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That front will bring a chance of drizzle to the coast, a few claps of thunder to the Sacramento Valley and snow flurries to the Tahoe area.—
Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Sciutto reported hearing booms from missile-defense interceptions.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The flexible boom is compatible with compliant fuel pipelines, enabling safer docking for future on‑orbit refueling operations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 410-foot blast into the right-field second deck was Rice’s third home run of the season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The powerful blast managed to dampen much of the blaze as well as kill many of his attackers.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The rooms Rooms are bright and contemporary, with floor-to-ceiling windows and subtle pops of turquoise that nod to the surrounding ocean.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Then Beyoncé turned Coachella into the pop culture moment of the year.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The heavy snow will muffle the sound -- or thunderclap -- so it can only be heard up to about three miles.—
February 22,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The same phenomenon happens with police sirens, ambulance alarms, or the roar of an airplane.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Apr. 2026
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Records say the sound created a deafening roar across Copenhagen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado State Patrol is launching a new awareness campaign in April, highlighting common causes of crashes due to distracted driving.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to the Board of Estimates agenda, Fletcher was injured in the crash as well.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Whump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whump. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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