1
as in blows
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a sharp bang that rattled the door
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2
as in claps
a loud explosive sound
a sudden bang made the cat jump
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3
as in kicks
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
tried to get the most bang for her money at the attractions at the county fair
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1
as in bumps
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the toy car banged into the wall and stopped
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2
as in slaps
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
idly banged trees with a stick
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as in slams
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 bangs
Essence, 9 Nov. 2025
However, the actress was toying with the idea of bangs, a familiar choice for those who’ve succumbed to the burgeoning bob trend in Hollywood such as Pamela Anderson, Zoë Kravitz and Ayo Edebiri.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Brown hair in a ponytail, thick bangs, slash of hot lipstick.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The screens showed Kidman, wearing a cherry red top and her signature blonde bangs, along the barricade.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
Wispy ’90s bangs are notoriously finicky—they’re so lightweight that the slightest brush against your forehead can leave them greasy and flat.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Like baby bangs, but for drapery.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Hilton kept it sleek in a black mini-dress with fishnet panels and thigh-high boots, finishing her look with dark shades and blunt bangs.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
No, the bangs were not my idea.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
From curled bangs to metallic glamour, take a look at 7 of the best celebrity beauty moments from the week.
—Essence, 9 Nov. 2025
However, the actress was toying with the idea of bangs, a familiar choice for those who’ve succumbed to the burgeoning bob trend in Hollywood such as Pamela Anderson, Zoë Kravitz and Ayo Edebiri.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Brown hair in a ponytail, thick bangs, slash of hot lipstick.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The screens showed Kidman, wearing a cherry red top and her signature blonde bangs, along the barricade.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
Wispy ’90s bangs are notoriously finicky—they’re so lightweight that the slightest brush against your forehead can leave them greasy and flat.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Like baby bangs, but for drapery.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Hilton kept it sleek in a black mini-dress with fishnet panels and thigh-high boots, finishing her look with dark shades and blunt bangs.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
No, the bangs were not my idea.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
The sheep alien bangs its head on the glass in the nextdoor cell, startling Tootles, who falls over and spills the tray.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bangs
Noun
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The groundbreaking research penetrated the last moments of the young nobleman, who suffered a terrible 26 blows.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite major strides in the right direction, the push for a greener future has been dealt several devastating blows from a fraught supply chain, economic headwinds and political setbacks.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The joyous screams and claps of hundreds of high school students boomed outside the sanctuary at Murewa Centre Mission of the United Methodist Church.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Oct. 2025
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Stewart said to massive claps from the audience.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Also in the Rams’ spotlight is Mevis, who was brought in to supplant Joshua Karty after the Stanford product’s missed 5-of-15 field-goal attempts and three point-after kicks this season.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Broncos punter Jeremy Crenshaw had a couple of questionable kicks, but Denver’s defense managed to make a few stops.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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A day when the Stanley Cup years finally ride the synaptic road back to long-term memory and the brain finally bumps the past for the present.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The tarp slaps the frame of the truck’s roof.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the scrum disperses, D’Angelo turns to you and slaps you five.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Scientists have always assumed that when this stellar ejecta violently slams into dense gas surrounding the dying star, known as the circumstellar medium, this generates narrow emission lines in the light or spectra seen from Type II supernovas.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jamaica reels after Hurricane Melissa slams into the island, severely damaging roads and hospitals.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last week explained why Americans don’t care about metrics that politicians like to cite, including strong spending or gross domestic product booms.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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That’s because asset price booms tend to follow Fed rate cuts, and older, wealthier consumers — who own more stocks — disproportionately benefit from those market gains.—
Carlos Waters,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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However, Ringas says her organization is hopeful coaster fans will be able to relive some of Six Flags America’s thrills at other parks throughout the country.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Find your thrills on a rafting tour with Smoky Mountain Outdoors Rafting in Hartford or River Rat in Townsend, Hawkins says.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Bangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangs. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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