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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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
Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
For the ‘more bang for your buck’ traveler: An adults-only cruise
Cruises are a great way to meet new friends while technically still being solo.
—Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
Tina Chen, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Eyewitnesses, including the parents of students, recalled huge plumes of ash rising over the school – after a banging sound rang out following the deadly crash.
—Kunal Sehgal, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
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Noun
In another dive that year, a loud bang was heard as the Titan ascended.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
For the ‘more bang for your buck’ traveler: An adults-only cruise
Cruises are a great way to meet new friends while technically still being solo.
—Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
Make loud, clear noise: Shout firmly, bang a stick or water bottle, anything loud that won’t resemble prey sounds.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Eyewitnesses, including the parents of students, recalled huge plumes of ash rising over the school – after a banging sound rang out following the deadly crash.
—Kunal Sehgal, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang
Adverb
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Israel did not immediately respond to a request for confirmation of the visit.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Farthing's attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment from USA TODAY.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Postal Savings Bank, established in 1911, softened the blow of the Great Depression for millions, before being killed by the big banks in 1967.—
Mark Dimondstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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The expiration of the enhanced subsidies will also deal a major blow to Covered Connecticut, a program that provides no-cost exchange plans to residents who make too much to qualify for Medicaid but still earn 175% or less than the federal poverty level.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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Clap your hands Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique In Malawi and more rural areas of Zimbabwe, the clapping of hands comes after folks shake in a call-and-answer style—the first person claps once, and the second person twice, in response.—
Chris Ciolli,
AFAR Media,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The Dolphins challenged for the league-worst the last couple of years, so the opening three Chicago kicks mattered.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Aug. 2025
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Marion earned preseason first-team honors as a kick returner by Sporting News, Phil Steele, Walter Camp and Athlon.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The mission was bumped to Monday, Aug. 11, before it was delayed once again to Tuesday, Aug. 12.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In April, it was bumped to make space for a portrait capturing the assassination attempt on Trump in Bulter, Pennsylvania, with his face dripping with blood and an American flag in the background.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Produced by Universal Pictures, Nobody 2 is the sequel to the 2021 action comedy hit Nobody.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Gordon, hitting holes hard with his physical running style, sparked the run game in the second half.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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According to the outlets, police alleged in the documents that the couple repeatedly slammed the girl's fingers in a door frame, crushing her hand and causing her fingernails to separate from her hand.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In 2021, Rodrigues had slammed another woman’s head, his girlfriend at the time, against a door — causing blood to come from her ears, court records show.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Last Tuesday, reliever Brock Stewart, their lone bullpen acquisition at the trade deadline, recorded a hold with one scoreless inning against the Blue Jays and promptly went on the IL with shoulder inflammation.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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On the second play, Stidham rolled out and found Engram on a drag — and the free-agent tight end promptly went galloping down the right sideline for 58 yards.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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