BANG-BANG Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

bang-bang

adjective

ˈbaŋ-ˌbaŋ

Definition of bang-bang

as in violent

marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity the film lacks compelling characters, but it has plenty of bang-bang action

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Recent Examples of bang-bang The main attraction is the park, and proximity to the cutie bang-bang option of Piccoli-to-Go followed by Uncle Louie G’s for ices. — Katie McDonough, Curbed, 18 May 2026 On the second costly infield play, in the fifth inning, Chapman moved quickly on Xander Bogaerts’ dribbler, but Schmitt, anticipating the bang-bang play, extended too early and missed the high throw. — Shayna Rubin, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026 On second down, Gonzalez stapled himself to Bills receiver Keon Coleman in man coverage, then drifted expertly in zone to jump Khalil Shakir from behind on a bang-bang incompletion that forced a field goal attempt. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Oct. 2025 Despite the bang-bang nature of the play, To’oTo’o was called for unnecessary roughness. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bang-bang

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Adjective

The shootings come amid a much wider problem with violent crime.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Authorities served the search warrant after identifying Saeturn as a suspect in an investigation into violent online threats against a church, though police did not identify the place of worship.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of violent

Adjective

The prosecutors quietly overcame ferocious resistance within their office to pursuing the first indictment of Diamantis, in 2024.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
Young is coming off a ferocious couple of live years, first with Crazy Horse and then with the Chrome Hearts.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of ferocious

Adjective

Given the fierce competition to attract international productions, does SETT also represent a shift from attracting productions to supporting globally competitive Spanish companies that own intellectual property and can export it to the world?

— John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
In Season 3, David’s transformation from outcast shepherd to fierce warrior to chosen King is finally complete.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of fierce

Adjective

These are bright and turbulent regions powered by central engine supermassive black holes with masses of millions or even billions of times that of the sun that are feeding on copious amounts of gas and dust.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Iran has attended the General Assembly in various forms for decades, through turbulent times as well as moments of diplomatic progress.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of turbulent

Adjective

Marisa Tomei, Kelly Macdonald, and David Harewood will star in the next legal battle, as their lawyers become embroiled in an explosive defamation case.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Two K-9s from the Sheriff's Department, which handles security at City Hall, indicated the bag could contain an explosive or materials related to a bomb, which prompted the evacuation.

— Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of explosive

Adjective

Kristi Noem bags a massive elk It's been a rough year for ol' Kristi Noem.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Just in case that gets rough, there’s an EMT in every ceremony, along with two security people, as well as three nurses and one doctor on site at all times.

— Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

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