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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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
Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Heidi Klum debuted super dark long hair and bangs for her second day at Coachella.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
The move could also be a way to preserve Jonah Elliss’ body, as the 246-pound linebacker has an undersized frame for banging against opposing offensive tackles.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Following its Investigation Discovery premiere, the four-parter will be available to stream on-demand via HBO Max, which can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for the best bang for your buck.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Heidi Klum debuted super dark long hair and bangs for her second day at Coachella.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
And banging to get someone's attention only resulted in a bruise on her finger.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
The move could also be a way to preserve Jonah Elliss’ body, as the 246-pound linebacker has an undersized frame for banging against opposing offensive tackles.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang
Adverb
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The Orange County district attorney’s office did not immediately return a message seeking comment Wednesday, nor did Yourex’s attorney.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Haaland bursts our bubble almost immediately by scoring in the opening five minutes, and Burnley miss a few good first-half chances, with striker Zian Flemming particularly culpable.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sheehan managed to keep the Rockies from landing the big blow.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Senate’s quick passage of the 10-day patch was starkly different than the House’s rare overnight session, during which House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was dealt two consecutive blows.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Clad in all black, James and the band cracked wise onstage with a brash, swashbuckling attitude, led constant clap-alongs, and took multiple sojourns into the crowd — and that was just during the first song.—
Daniel Kohn,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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His assessment of the project is correct in the sense that while the tracks all carry his signature take on the stomp-clap beat structure, the melodic content is vast and varied.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Finding that finishing kick will take some work.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Sinatra went 18-for-22 on field goal attempts and set the Idaho State single-season kick scoring record with 97 total points.—
Aaron Johnson,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the sun does manage to come out, that will help us out and help bump highs into the lower 60s.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Three Georgia State Patrol troopers who intentionally bumped vehicles or performed other maneuvers to stop vehicles during pursuits sought payouts afterward from the other driver's insurance, claiming personal injuries to supplement their paychecks, an internal investigation found.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And Silva hit a home run, her third, after attempting a bunt on the previous pitch.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks have already hit three of their biggest needs in the 2026 NFL Draft, taking Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price on Thursday night in Round 1 and TCU safety Bud Clark and Arkansas cornerback Julian Neal in the second and third rounds on Friday.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wembanyama lurched forward, toppled and slammed the right side of his face on the floor.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Their 4-3 advantage set the stage for KC’s bullpen to slam the door.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The suit alleged City Creek failed to reposition her every two hours in bed or her wheelchair, which is the clinical standard for people at risk of bedsores, and to promptly order devices to protect her skin.—
Jordan Rau,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Another humanoid triumphantly crossed the finish line, then promptly veered off course and fell into a bush.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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