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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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as in bumps
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the toy car banged into the wall and stopped
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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
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Nicole Kidman sported bangs with a fresh new wavy cut for the SS26 Chanel Runway Presentation for Paris Fashion Week.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
In the opening scene, Swift is seen laying inside a painting with long blond hair and side bangs.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Demonstrators both for and against the National Guard deployment rallied outside the building, according to CNN affiliate KATU, whose crews reported seeing federal agents deploying multiple rounds of pepper balls, flash bangs and tear gas to clear streets.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The singer’s textured pixie, which was cut shorter in the back, had face-framing sideburns and curls that narrowly avoided being called bangs, is hard to miss, and now, just in time for fall, has been reintroduced on the front row.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Her blonde hair was styled in loose waves with curtain bangs.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
In true Dakota Johnson form, the 34-year-old wore her long brown hair down, her curtain bangs perfectly parted just a smidge at the center.
—Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
The bangs were a collaborative event between the filmmakers, Moore, Giannetos, and Demna, Gucci's creative director.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Kidman, sporting new bangs, wore an oversized white button-down shirt over baggy jeans.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Nicole Kidman sported bangs with a fresh new wavy cut for the SS26 Chanel Runway Presentation for Paris Fashion Week.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
In the opening scene, Swift is seen laying inside a painting with long blond hair and side bangs.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Demonstrators both for and against the National Guard deployment rallied outside the building, according to CNN affiliate KATU, whose crews reported seeing federal agents deploying multiple rounds of pepper balls, flash bangs and tear gas to clear streets.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The singer’s textured pixie, which was cut shorter in the back, had face-framing sideburns and curls that narrowly avoided being called bangs, is hard to miss, and now, just in time for fall, has been reintroduced on the front row.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Her blonde hair was styled in loose waves with curtain bangs.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
In true Dakota Johnson form, the 34-year-old wore her long brown hair down, her curtain bangs perfectly parted just a smidge at the center.
—Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
The bangs were a collaborative event between the filmmakers, Moore, Giannetos, and Demna, Gucci's creative director.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Sep. 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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Hockey players aren’t known for being shy about fighting over different plays on the ice, but Wayne Gretzky and his current compatriots have learned not to come to blows.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rancorous debate in the GOTW meeting room as the panel nearly came to blows, with Broncos-Eagles supporters threatening a walkout as Bucs-Seahawks advocates were kicking over chairs.—
Greg Cote
October 2,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Owen Wilson’s Stick has been renewed for a second season; the news was likely received to just mild golf claps among the online golfing community.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bounces reporter Ben Rothenberg noted that the president received some claps as well.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Special teams coordinator Tracy Smith pointed out that Dallas can both return and cover kicks, which is fairly unusual in the NFL but not unheard of.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nick Pope was forced into a few saves, even if most of them were comfortable, and two of the goals were spot kicks — but nobody associated with Newcastle will care.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cilantro is key because its chlorophyllic sharpness slaps the stupor out of the starchy beans.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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Richter asks before leaning on a chair upside down as Slater slaps his butt again.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Build a heavily-armored door that slams shut via a trigger and control panel, and get ready to battle with the rotating turret.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … ‘BRAZEN LIES’ – Foreign ministry slams Greta Thunberg's 'ludicrous' claims after Gaza flotilla arrest.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Unlike earlier tech booms, this surge is not about speculation and hype, but structural reinvention.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Oil was discovered there in the 1920s, and the county went through booms and busts for decades, enriching wildcatters and devastating the landscape, until a lasting bust left Loving County a virtual wasteland with no running water, paved roads, schools, hospitals, or grocery stores.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The first full week of October leans into spooky season hard, with the new season of Ryan Murphy's Monster and cool-looking thrills from all over the globe.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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While not quite the goalfest from Matchday 1 against Borussia Dortmund, this game had its thrills with 30 shots, 10 of which were on target.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Family drama collides with environmental urgency.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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That framing matters because inference is where AI collides with day-to-day usage.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Bangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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