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.
—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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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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Nowlan is absolutely correct about the suffering and heartache caused by gambling disorders, which lead directly to bankruptcy, divorce, foreclosure and suicide.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Only 43% made the correct decision about next steps, such as whether to go to the emergency room or stay home.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While continuous glucose monitors are generally considered accurate, the American Diabetes Association said in an email that finger sticks should be available as a backup, particularly if symptoms do not match the monitor’s reading.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Throwing objects such as tennis balls, water balloons and small rocks at the bear can work, but using a paintball marker or slingshot can be more accurate and deliver more contact warnings in a short period of time, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To make money talks less tense, prioritize choices that reflect your true worth.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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That has certainly been true of artificial intelligence.—
Rebecca Winthrop,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The worship of greatness leads, at best, to disillusionment and, at worst, to the insanity unleashed by the Wagnerian Hitler.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The service Always friendly, and a good guest-to-staff ratio means help is never far away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Unable to afford a proper burial, the victim’s husband and daughter have created a GoFundMe to help pay for services.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Other clips don’t even bother rendering a proper baby.—
Joe Wilkins Published Mar 12,
Futurism,
12 Mar. 2026
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