1
as in bumping
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the toy car banged into the wall and stopped
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2
as in knocking
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
idly banged trees with a stick
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3
as in slamming
to shove into a closed position with force and noise
stomped off to his room and banged the door
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Recent Examples of banging
The new transmission responded more quickly and reduced involuntary head banging in the car’s cabin.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Levu remained hot, banging home an RBI single in the bottom of the third, cutting the deficit by a run.
—Jack Vita, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Levu remained hot, banging home an RBI single in the bottom of the third, cutting the deficit by a run.
—Jack Vita, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The victim described, matter-of-factly, how her trafficker had cut up jalapeños and tossed them into a toilet before banging her head against the inside of the bowl and dunking it into the water.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
When not in use, both tubes can be folded back against the helmet, lowering the center of gravity for greater comfort and reducing the risk of the device banging into door frames or vehicle hatches, which tends to make squad leaders rather cross.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Howden doubled the lead with a shorthanded goal 7½ minutes later, finding miles of space just to the right of the goal and banging in a pass from Marner that split LaCombe and Alex Killorn.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
On Wednesday evening, Associated Press journalists saw residents in numerous neighborhoods banging pots and pans and setting fire to trash cans to protest the blackouts.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
In recent days, small groups of Cubans have taken to the streets, often at night, banging pots and pans to protest longer energy cuts.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Levu remained hot, banging home an RBI single in the bottom of the third, cutting the deficit by a run.
—Jack Vita, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Levu remained hot, banging home an RBI single in the bottom of the third, cutting the deficit by a run.
—Jack Vita, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The victim described, matter-of-factly, how her trafficker had cut up jalapeños and tossed them into a toilet before banging her head against the inside of the bowl and dunking it into the water.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
When not in use, both tubes can be folded back against the helmet, lowering the center of gravity for greater comfort and reducing the risk of the device banging into door frames or vehicle hatches, which tends to make squad leaders rather cross.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Howden doubled the lead with a shorthanded goal 7½ minutes later, finding miles of space just to the right of the goal and banging in a pass from Marner that split LaCombe and Alex Killorn.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
On Wednesday evening, Associated Press journalists saw residents in numerous neighborhoods banging pots and pans and setting fire to trash cans to protest the blackouts.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
In recent days, small groups of Cubans have taken to the streets, often at night, banging pots and pans to protest longer energy cuts.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banging
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This can happen in transport, on store shelves, or even when bumping around in your crisper drawer.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Terminus always made sure their arrival came just after nightfall when the streetlights were lit and families were sitting back with full bellies bumping against their dinner tables, houses quiet; all conversation having already been spent between forkfuls of food and hearty swallows of drink.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Sounds like big savings knocking on your doorstep.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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Over the past two months, Paul has accused Mortensen in court of stalking and, on one occasion, slamming her head into the dashboard of his truck.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Jacob got back into the match by slamming Reigns into a post.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Rapid growth across parts of Northern Colorado is colliding with a growing challenge — being able to access enough electricity to support new homes and businesses.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Massive pay packages like Arora’s are also colliding with a rash of populist proposals seeking to tax the rich and address a growing affordability crisis.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Everton’s hopes of securing a first win at Old Trafford since 2013 seemed over when midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off in the 13th minute for slapping team-mate Michael Keane.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Video from the incident shows Shields slapping Baumgardner's hand to punctuate a heated exchange.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Instead of shutting vents, consider having a professional install or adjust butterfly dampers at the main duct line for more effective and safe airflow control.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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The warnings come after a war that saw Iran target US bases, Israeli cities and critical infrastructure in Gulf Arab states, while effectively shutting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and triggering a global energy shock.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Doue and Dembele also drop into midfield, while Kvaratskhelia is his usual destructive self off the left, rounding off a nightmare of rotations and raw running power that tempts defences out of their shape before smashing through.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The attack happened in an area where security forces are usually stationed, badly damaging nearby buildings and smashing more than a dozen vehicles parked along the road, according to witnesses and images circulating on social media.—
Abdul Sattar,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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In Game 5 of the 2021 NLCS, Taylor had a game for the ages, smacking three home runs against the Atlanta Braves to help stave off elimination (for at least one more day).—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Chicago rookie Munetaka Murakami became the first player in major league history to homer in the first game of eight straight series, smacking a solo shot off Emerson Hancock (3-1) in the first.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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“Banging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banging. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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