as in excellent
of the very best kind
you did a bang-up job on this sales report
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as in to wipe out
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Recent Examples of bang up
Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 July 2025
The Houston Astros rotation has been banged up all season long with multiple injuries.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Sam Settleman, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Should anyone harbor doubts that a bang-up thriller could be made out of crypto currency, check out Cutter Hodierne’s nifty little moralizing gem.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Photos from the scene of the accident showed the Bentley all banged up, with severe damage to both sides near the front tires.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 July 2025
The Houston Astros rotation has been banged up all season long with multiple injuries.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Verb
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo has done a bang-up job, as Paul Taylor writes.
—Sam Settleman, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Should anyone harbor doubts that a bang-up thriller could be made out of crypto currency, check out Cutter Hodierne’s nifty little moralizing gem.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang up
Adjective
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Show-Me state has two Democrats in Congress and four Republicans, and a map Trump posted on social media would wipe out one Democratic seat.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Buckeyes benefited from a pair of penalties, including a face mask call on Colin Simmons that wiped out an incomplete pass on third-and-4.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The result was a 33-yard reception from Legette, who was terrific, that sealed the game.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Eisen added that wide receiver Emeka Egbuka looks terrific and that the team needs running back Bucky Irving back healthy, and the ship could get back on track.—
Tyler Geis,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But something always hurts that late in a marathon.—
Nicholas Thompson,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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The perception of Trump clearing the way for the Ellisons in the US could hurt them in other markets, sources said.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For the creation of wonderful characters and a story that feels spontaneous yet precise in its depiction of power, its moral dilemmas, and the absurd contradictions with the human condition.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Walston had a wonderful calming spirit.—
Cameron Crowe,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cuomo has sought to cast Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assemblymember, as a naive candidate whose agenda would damage the city.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The three suspects damaged property and smashed several iPads taken from a special education classroom, according to a Facebook post by the Chandler Police Department.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The 20-year-old was one of many players in the Argentinian squad with solid top-flight experience for their clubs, racking up 13 starts in midfield for Boca Juniors, after being given his opportunity by the great Fernando Gago back in May 2024.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His attorneys asserted that the incident was a tragic misunderstanding, fueled by his poor mental state, and that Emerson never intended to harm anyone on board.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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When temperatures are near or just above freezing, frost is more likely to occur and harm outdoor vegetation.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Bang up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang%20up. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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