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bang

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verb

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Recent Examples of bang
Noun
Her hair is a vivid true scarlet, Crayola marker red—not auburn, not cherry cola, not copper, not strawberry—and worn long and pin-straight with bangs. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 July 2025 The strips are very flexible, and many users note a great bang for the buck. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2025
Verb
Flanked by Republican legislators and members of his Cabinet, Trump signed the multitrillion-dollar legislation at a desk on the White House driveway, then banged down a gavel gifted to him by House Speaker Mike Johnson that was used during the bill's final passage Thursday. arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025 Ensure everyone is secure inside before banging pots or making other loud noises to scare the bear away. Saman Shafiq, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bang
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang
Adverb
  • The profit boost tokens can immediately be used for bets up to $25 on other fights.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
  • Then my boyfriend immediately called an ambulance, the police, everything.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • The title bout bore out as a chess match, as the ISL school traded blows with one of the top MIAA teams from the South Shore.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
  • Smith shoved the gun in the guy’s gut, took the blow, then left.
    John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • The rumble of discontent grew into the rapturous clap of thunder.
    Troy Onyango, Time, 24 July 2025
  • Remain inside for at least 30 minutes after the last thunder clap.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Stock up on your favorite flavor combos, making sure to include fruity, sweet, and even syrups with a little kick.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
  • The kicks come with many of the same comfortable designs as its beloved Oca Low sneakers that even Gabrielle Union has worn.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 18 July 2025
Verb
  • The free exhibit is an immersive learning experience for the whole family, even featuring a DJ booth bumping Chicano oldies to enhance the vibe.
    MARIANA GARCIA, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
  • Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium shows bumped things up to about $200 to start, while Toronto represents the tour’s luxury market with premium seats hitting $2,162.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 July 2025
Verb
  • More: Bourbon, other U.S. spirits could soon be hit with retaliatory EU tariffs.
    Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
  • The floods that hit the Hill Country nearly three weeks ago killed dozens of young girls at Camp Mystic, many of whose families live in the Houston region.
    Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • Police slammed one of the women to the ground and swiftly ushered her away in handcuffs.
    Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • Phase 4 In the fourth stage, the body attempts to slam the brakes on starvation by lowering the metabolic rate - like switching on low-power mode to conserve energy.
    Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 29 July 2025
Adverb
  • The act aims to safeguard providers' First Amendment rights and requires state agencies to promptly notify them of any complaints that could affect their licensure.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 23 July 2025
  • Follow evacuation orders: If local authorities issue an evacuation order, heed it promptly.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 23 July 2025

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“Bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.

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