bang 1 of 3

adverb

Definition of bangnext
as in immediately
without delay the reform movement was just beginning when it bang ran into opposition

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bang

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noun

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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bang

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verb

ˈbaŋ How to pronounce bang (audio)
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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3
as in to slam
to shove into a closed position with force and noise stomped off to his room and banged the door

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Recent Examples of bang
Noun
In fact, one of the models wore her bangs to a movie premiere in the weeks following the show. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Even without modification, white privacy lights are easily obscured by bangs and a bright sunny day. — Victoria Song, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
On this day in 1960, one of the most shocking and iconic Cold War moments unfolded when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev brandished and banged his shoe at the United Nations. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026 Kulich stood near the side of the net banging his stick on the ice, and Power found him with the perfect pass. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bang
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang
  1. immediately
  2. blow
  3. clap
  4. kick
  5. bump
  6. hit
  7. slam
  8. promptly
Adverb
  • Details on the funeral arrangements were not immediately available.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The delivery does not mean the aircraft can begin operational service immediately.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of immediately
Noun
  • Now, in yet another blow to national self-esteem, the ex-head of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, the BND, has been arrested on charges of exploiting state secrets.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The only places doing any business were the coffee shops, and building-supply houses where customers were buying nails and sheeting to batten down against the blow.
    — Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • Lightning can travel miles from a storm, and officials suggest waiting 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder before heading back outdoors.
    — Manuel Bojorquez, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Fans did the New Day clap in anticipation for the popular former WWE stable, and Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods answered the bell, joining Swerve Strickland as the wildcard team.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of clap
Noun
  • On the other, evidence suggests this pair of habitual time-wasters were commonly found on the floor, running laughter through a Yamaha SPX90 effects processor for kicks and strumming the same note for 40-odd minutes.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • After Matthew Smith blocked Michigan State’s 33-yard field-goal attempt by Liam Boyd, Chiles drove the Wildcats 64 yards in eight plays to set up the winning kick.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of kick
Verb
  • Being bumped to a relief role required some selflessness from Seymour and Jax — both of whom began the season in the bullpen and were transitioned to the rotation.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Cooper went from the active roster to getting bumped down to the practice squad and now off the team entirely in a matter of about 10 days.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of bump
Verb
  • Prosecutors said Wilcox was hit by gunfire, fell to the ground and fired three more gunshots at the officers.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The different program sales operations of Skydance hit the Côte d’Azur under their pre-existing Paramount and WB brands.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • Modeling work suggests the duo will keep orbiting our star for millions of years before ultimately slamming into either Earth or Venus.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Kim Bruno Espinosa slammed ICE at the press conference and accused the agency of misidentifying the man with Parra.
    — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of slam
Adverb
  • After a half hour of miscommunication, Pike was promptly hospitalized and placed on a ventilator.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Relentlessly enterprising and six feet seven, a literally oversized character, Levandowski had entered an autonomous motorcycle, Ghost Rider, which started the course and promptly fell over.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of promptly

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“Bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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