as in immediately
without delay
the reform movement was just beginning when it bang ran into opposition
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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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as in clap
a loud explosive sound
a sudden bang made the cat jump
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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
Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Once it’s finished, Edgar-Jones clues us in to her absolutely perfect bangs.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Opt for wispy wisteria bangs for something low maintenance or turn up the face-framing flattery with a thicker curtain fringe.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
To recreate the look, ask your stylist for long, face-framing bangs that start at the cheekbones or jawline and taper softly into layered ends.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Once it’s finished, Edgar-Jones clues us in to her absolutely perfect bangs.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Necas banged home the rebound of a MacKinnon shot, but one of the officials blew a whistle, thinking that Forsberg had control of the puck.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Opt for wispy wisteria bangs for something low maintenance or turn up the face-framing flattery with a thicker curtain fringe.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang
Adverb
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Authorities said to call 911 immediately.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iraq’s General Company for Ports was not immediately available to comment when contacted by CNBC.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And the loss of Amarion Dickerson, who would’ve been a key rotation piece, ended up being a major blow for a team that was counting on everyone at the top of the rotation to deliver.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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His win in Istanbul in 2019 represented a crushing blow to Erdogan, whose own political ascent began as the city’s mayor.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The British band’s sixth album arrives as the three original members of the former quartet are well positioned to re-establish themselves as the elder statesmen of the stomp-clap folk pop that’s recently been revived by younger artists.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
4 Mar. 2026
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Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski also shared a hand-clap emoji, while Katy Perry posted a bullseye emoji.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thirty-two minutes into the game, Sarasota scored when Paradise’s Jørgen Pettersen headed in a free-kick cross from near the corner flag.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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Fears drew attention for another kick toward an opponent's groin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Harris appeared to bump Hueston slightly from behind before Hueston turned around and began pushing and swinging at Harris, who pushed back.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Apple gave the 17e a significant spec bump with fresh components that will generate noticeably better performance.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In seeing their six-game winning streak halted just before hitting the friendly skies for a four-game road trip that tips off in Phoenix on Sunday, the Hornets (32-32) were victimized by Miami in the fourth quarter.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Byron Buxton was hit by a pitch in the fifth to push the Americans’ lead to 4-1.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But a final autopsy report determined there was no link between the fight — during which Mejia appeared to slam her head into a wall — and her death.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The collision sent the fire truck careening into an Access-a-Ride bus, which in turn slammed into a Lexus SUV, police said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The family of a man fatally shot during a homecoming event at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging the university's failure to maintain adequate security and promptly respond to warnings of potential violence contributed to his death.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wahlin added his second of the night 45 seconds after that for a 4-2 lead before LSSU pulled goalie Roke Applebee, who made 38 saves, and Van Vliet took advantage of the empty net to promptly pump in his second of the contest.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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