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

2 of 3

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
Essentially, the idea was to get more bang from that future TIF-expiration buck sooner rather than later without subjecting taxpayers to future hikes to cover the interest. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 And the splashdown in the Pacific Ocean ended in a huge bang, rather than the soft landing the company had hoped for. — Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
As the spot ends, the robot is left banging its head against a wall. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 But before those head-banging powerhouses take the stage, there are several local acts to catch – Knocked Loose, Emarosa, Greyhaven, Tantric, Gates To Hell, Showing Teeth and Billy McNicol all have ties to the Louisville area. — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 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
  • The 1996 work is part of eight self-portraits Bowie created during a prolific period of painting, all of which were snapped up immediately.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Nobel committee did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment following Rubio’s announcement.
    — Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of immediately
Noun
  • For now, better wheat and barley crops in Canada, Australia and Argentina, along with good harvests in the Middle East and North Africa, are cushioning the blow.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Then, after weeks of sit-ins and marches, Dharmendra Pradhan, the education minister, stepped down, a rare blow to Modi’s government, and one that more established opposition parties had been unable to land.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 10 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
  • The pepperoni was savory and a little crisp around the edges, while the hot honey added a sweet kick that played nicely against the salty meat and melted cheese.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Beamer’s acumen in the game’s third phase comes from father, Hall of Famer Frank Beamer, whose Virginia Tech teams won games by blocking kicks and using trick plays.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 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
  • Residential real estate prices may hit a bottom in the third quarter of 2028, the report said.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • For Fleabag and The Tourist producer Two Brothers, the show is the first hitting the international market since its parent, All3Media, was acquired by Banijay.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • Earlier this month, 51-year-old Ryo Uchimiya, a chef at the famous Japanese restaurant Nobu, was parked on the side of the road waiting for his morning shift when a 16-year-old in a Range Rover slammed into him and killed him.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • When an area on the ground is hit by the eyewall, it will be buffeted by intense winds, then get a break before being slammed by the other side of the eye in a second round of the storm's strongest winds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of slam
Adverb
  • Contact the treating clinician promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness or warmth, pus-like drainage, fever, extensive blistering, eye symptoms, or a reaction substantially more severe than described.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The company encouraged employees to use Microsoft Teams, but while some replied promptly, others put their own work first.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of promptly

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“Bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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