as in immediately
without delay
the reform movement was just beginning when it bang ran into opposition
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1
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a sharp bang that rattled the door
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2
as in clap
a loud explosive sound
a sudden bang made the cat jump
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3
as in kick
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
tried to get the most bang for her money at the attractions at the county fair
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1
as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the toy car banged into the wall and stopped
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2
as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
idly banged trees with a stick
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Recent Examples of bang
George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
This helps account for why Johnson got more bang for his buck on his assist attempts that did connect for makes.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Brunson then banged her gavel and said the meeting was adjourned.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Dishonored also has different endings to encourage multiple playthroughs, making this particular stealth game a bang for your buck.
—George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
This helps account for why Johnson got more bang for his buck on his assist attempts that did connect for makes.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
But the more these authors bang the drum for standing out for standing out’s sake, the more tedious their books become.
—Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Brunson then banged her gavel and said the meeting was adjourned.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang
Adverb
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City Attorney George Wysong and attorney Dwayne Robinson, whom the city hired as outside counsel in the case, did not immediately respond to questions asking about the city’s next steps.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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The image on Facebook of a girl with long braids being handcuffed by a deputy immediately caught Jennifer Mitchell's attention.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Then Butker missed the extra point — a deflating moment and a blow to what had been growing momentum.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The hammer blow was last week's dismissal by the Constitutional Court of Thaksin's daughter and protege Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the sixth prime minister from or backed by the Shinawatra family to be removed by the military or judiciary.—
Panarat Thepgumpanat,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Is everyone ready to get your clap on?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Golf Channel would always be playing in the background; the soft claps were the soundtrack to our slow Saturdays.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Westfalenstadion’s Südtribüne began the year in good form, too, with this tifo before kick-off.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Cannonier's game plan was a good one, but his approach of using leg kicks to slow his opponent and pick up control time against the cage didn't work.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to a recent 9to5Mac report, however, the base iPhone 17 will continue with 8GB of RAM, while the other three will be bumped to 12GB.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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Carbs have the potential to bump each meal up to around 40 grams of protein.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beach, 46, was arrested for DWI-felony serious injury, possession of drug paraphernalia, hit and run/leave scene, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Every Dodger in the starting lineup had at least one hit on a night when there were 18 to go around.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rusev climbed on the ring steps and slammed Sheamus through the bar.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Herby Dufresne, 30, whom the Florida Highway Patrol identified as the driver of the minivan that slammed into the 18-wheeler, killing himself and two passengers, had moved from South Florida to Indiana in hopes of finding work, said Livenson Pierre, a friend of Dufresne who lives in Canada.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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To adapt, my business offers 24/7 rapid service, responds promptly to every enquiry, and goes out of our way to accommodate each client.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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