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adjective

ˈbaŋ-ˌəp How to pronounce bang-up (audio)
Definition of bang-upnext
as in excellent
of the very best kind you did a bang-up job on this sales report

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bang up

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verb

as in to wipe out

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Recent Examples of bang-up
Adjective
A little more time and attention toward character development could help viewers form a connection with the cast (who, led by voice-acting MVPs James and Stephen Root, do a bang-up job elevating the farce and landing their punchlines). — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026 Layton maintains a simmering tension throughout, demonstrating a commitment to gritty SoCal locations, a few bang-up action sequences and nifty reveals. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
Cubs keep navigating injuries to the pitching staff Six weeks in, the Cubs already are used to the challenges of a pitching staff that has been constantly banged up by injuries. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 The Giants almost tacked on another run off Yamamoto in the bottom of the sixth when third base coach Hector Borg made an aggressive send, but the move didn’t work in San Francisco’s favor — and left Jung Hoo Lee banged up. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bang-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang-up
  1. excellent
  2. wipe out
  3. terrific
  4. hurt
  5. wonderful
  6. damage
  7. great
  8. harm
Adjective
  • Williams aims to help build a county government that works for everyday people by lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Nikko Remigio’s reputation as a return man isn’t splashy plays, but rather excellent ball security.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Verb
  • The two once presented a live demo minutes after a computer cloud crash wiped out their materials, winning anyway after Andreou pitched the product entirely from memory.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 June 2026
  • Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead Saturday, prompting dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges, inundated roads and flooded homes, with more significant rainfall on the way.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Definition of wipe out
Adjective
  • The special effects team has done terrific work re-creating his body down to the creature’s fringed lashes.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Even detractors say star Tom Rhys Harries is terrific in his major leading role debut, and praise the film’s use of practical effects.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of terrific
Verb
  • Jackdaw to have limited impact on energy bills The British government has faced criticism from some corners that its climate policies have hurt industry and energy security.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Among the report’s most concerning findings, enterprises often make software purchases that IT heads believe could hurt the organization.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of hurt
Adjective
  • Bruna is fantastic, and Alison is a wonderful producer with a great eye.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
  • It is carefully crafted and wincingly sincere, a wonderful conversion of inversions.
    — Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Verb
  • Rioters burned close to 6,000 vehicles and damaged over 1,000 buildings.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • What that young girl saw damaged and scarred her heart; one wonders why the happy adults around her could not see the ugliness inherent in killing a fellow human being.
    — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of damage
Adjective
  • L3Harris claims its design can deliver greater range and speed than existing systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Tarantino revealed the most personally meaningful piece of casting in a film filled with great performances — including supporting turns by multiple actors (Austin Butler, Mikey Madison, Sydney Sweeney) who have blown up in the seven years since.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of great
Verb
  • Supreme Court justices will now consider whether a group claiming to be targeted by a race-neutral policy must show it was disproportionately harmed to prove intentional discrimination.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Among Americans who believe AI harms society, roughly half use AI chatbots at least weekly.
    — Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of harm

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