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
Protests continue even after the town hall has wrapped, as people bang on the doors to the room where Edwards is speaking to press.
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Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
His cellmates had to bang on the door to ask for a nurse.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Clearly, this is a date that exists bang on the ley line of footballing destiny.
—Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Irving decides to bang on the door anyway.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
His cellmates had to bang on the door to ask for a nurse.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Clearly, this is a date that exists bang on the ley line of footballing destiny.
—Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Irving decides to bang on the door anyway.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang on
Adjective
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That forecast proved correct; the revision was -13K per the September 5th BLS report.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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To call Stephen Shore the most precocious photographer in the history of the medium is almost correct.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Those physically-accurate models in the digital twin of the data center function exactly like their physical counterparts in the real world.—
Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The goal, administration officials said on a call with reporters Tuesday morning, is to use laws that are already on the books to ensure people receive transparent, accurate information about drugs, especially potential risk factors.—
Will McDuffie,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Redshirt junior Colton Boomer and true freshman Canaan Moore ach missed a field goal — Boomer from 46 yards and Moore from 24.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Red maple Red maple stays true to its name.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There is a duty of care not to use data for the sake of it, but rather to ensure that analysis stands up to proper scrutiny and scientific rigour where possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Leaving clean laundry in the dryer or hamper only puts off a chore until later, keeps clean clothes from its proper place, and also risks wrinkles or someone accidentally mistaking it for dirty laundry instead.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Bang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang%20on. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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