as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the soda can opened with a sharp pop
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as in dad
a male human parent
ask your pop if he knows where the keys to the shed are
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as in to explode
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
a balloon popped suddenly and startled us all
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as in to smash
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
popping popcorn over a campfire
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as in to shoot
to strike with a missile from a gun
went into the woods hoping to pop the rabbit that was eating our vegetables
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
interested in the pop fiction that most of the other publishing houses happily churned out
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Recent Examples of pop
Natalia Cano, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
These aren’t pop songs, but songs of freedom that carry the spirit of Brazil.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Some have come as a surprise, but most of the big-name option decisions have popped up in reports and have been made official.
—Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Katie Weisman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
With the World Series opening Friday night in Toronto, the first advantage in the pop-culture subplot competition of the series went to Drake.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This year it was headlined by pop superstars Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake, Charli xcx and Green Day.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
These aren’t pop songs, but songs of freedom that carry the spirit of Brazil.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Amazon shares popped 4% and closed at a record.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Some have come as a surprise, but most of the big-name option decisions have popped up in reports and have been made official.
—Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Roan’s approach has changed the blueprint for tour-look development, marking a stark departure from the standard pop-star playbook followed by the likes of Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Madonna, who generally have one wardrobe for the entirety of their tour.
—Katie Weisman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
With the World Series opening Friday night in Toronto, the first advantage in the pop-culture subplot competition of the series went to Drake.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop
Verb
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By Fortune’s estimates, drawn from industry data, the value of all direct deals, using the broad definition of single investments in private companies, will explode to something like $200 billion this year, multiple the number several years ago.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Jacques Torres Classic Hot Chocolate Bombs These decadent hot chocolate bombs from master chocolatier Jacques Torres are exploding with flavor.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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LaVine scored a game-high 31 points to help the Kings (2-4) snap a three-game losing streak.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Wolves rode that momentum to a 122-105 victory, snapping a two-game skid.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the village of Hula in southern Lebanon, a monument engraved with the names of almost 100 Lebanese killed here in 1948 just after the creation of the state of Israel lies covered in graffiti and smashed to pieces.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Helm smashes some trees and things.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Camay Mitchell De Silva was staying with a friend on the school's campus in Dover in April 2024 when she was fatally shot, CBS News reported at the time.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Adrian Green was shot by Glendale police officers after aiming a gun at them as shown in body-camera footage.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Limousines full of fashionable people would pull up to clubs called The Carousel, The Playpen, and The Pussycat Lounge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Setting the tone for what is sure to be a fashionable affair, the carpet brought out our most sartorial savvy faves across industries for a night celebrating craftsmanship and design.—
Cierra Black,
Refinery29,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the predawn hours of October 31, FBI agents descended on the Detroit suburb where the men lived and detonated smoke bombs before storming into their homes.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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There are swift, serpentine vines dexterous enough to snatch Dek’s supplies; combustible little slugs that detonate like grenades when triggered; and exotic flowers that swell up and squirt paralyzing darts when something approaches.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even if a dish is marked safe for use in the oven, if heated beyond a certain temperature, or if a broil setting is used, glass can shatter.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The strength to sit with what shattered before building what’s next.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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King Charles will reportedly drill it in to Prince Andrew’s head.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
28 Oct. 2025
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The deep floor of the LUNA testbed allows for sampling and drilling up to nine feet (three meters) below the surface, enabling scientists and engineers to test technologies for resource extraction, mobility and construction.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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