as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a London theatre critic who can generally be relied upon for his bang on assessments of new plays in the West End
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Recent Examples of bang on
Many times each day, and sometimes during the night, the old woman would bang on my door, anguished, calling out for her son: Peter, Peter!
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Miriam Toews
september 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
During their investigation, police learned the suspect, Damon Wolfe, 58, left his home after hearing a loud bang on his door.
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Becca Longmire,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Investigators determined that the suspect, Damon Wolfe of Frisco, came out of his house in response to a loud bang on his door.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Aug. 2025
This is not to bang on about SAP, a solid enterprise software firm liked by its global customers.
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Rich Karlgaard,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Miriam Toews
september 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
During their investigation, police learned the suspect, Damon Wolfe, 58, left his home after hearing a loud bang on his door.
—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Investigators determined that the suspect, Damon Wolfe of Frisco, came out of his house in response to a loud bang on his door.
—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Aug. 2025
This is not to bang on about SAP, a solid enterprise software firm liked by its global customers.
—
Rich Karlgaard,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang on
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The respondent, the lower court winner, argues that the lower court decision was correct and should be affirmed.
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Trump is correct that retail gas prices have been slow to come down.
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Prices and availability are accurate as of the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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While some of the wives wouldn’t bother coming to games every Sunday, Michel said, many of the children saw the Feeney fathers as proper heroes.
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Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
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“Bang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang%20on. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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