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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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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
Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Altars could be dedicated to the little crucifix that bangs against Ilya’s chest.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
The bangs were definitely a holdover from my Zooey Deschanel/New Girl twee era.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
The star also sported blunt bangs.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Seoyoung Yun, a 16-year-old trainee, is energetic and confident, sporting black hair cut into stylish bangs – and has long played with the idea of getting plastic surgery on her eyes.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
As tensions escalated, federal agents deployed tear gas and flash bangs to disperse the crowd, while some protesters shot fireworks and other projectiles toward law enforcement during the chaos.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Garner frequently rocks bangs both on and off the red carpet.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Altars could be dedicated to the little crucifix that bangs against Ilya’s chest.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
The bangs were definitely a holdover from my Zooey Deschanel/New Girl twee era.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
The star also sported blunt bangs.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Seoyoung Yun, a 16-year-old trainee, is energetic and confident, sporting black hair cut into stylish bangs – and has long played with the idea of getting plastic surgery on her eyes.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
As tensions escalated, federal agents deployed tear gas and flash bangs to disperse the crowd, while some protesters shot fireworks and other projectiles toward law enforcement during the chaos.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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
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However, that good news comes after Johnson suffered political blows from an obstinate City Council opposition over the recent budget, on top of other losses for his progressive agenda.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Only structure can absorb blows, regenerate leadership, and sustain momentum under fire.—
Kazem Kazerounian,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
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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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The faux leather upper with gold accents give these kicks a touch of sophistication, while the 1-inch platform heel is just right for pairing with jeans, athletic pants, or a dress.—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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Football’s lawmakers will hold talks on how to combat deliberate time-wasting next week, with a countdown for throw-ins and goal-kicks and a time limit for substitutions being considered.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX will start at $99,995, excluding a mandatory $2,595 destination fee that bumps the price to $102,590.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 Jan. 2026
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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
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Boston Blue slaps a fresh coat of paint on Blue Bloods, the CBS procedural that ended its 14-season run last year.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Dec. 2025
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Speaking with Cocoa Butter about her most memorable roles, Calloway revealed that the moment Ike slaps Jackie came across so emotional and raw because the stunt went wrong.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
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Back at the table, Stacey slams Tia for continuing to bring up the issue.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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But dropping the gloves can feel like an exasperating last act born of desperation and hopelessness - a door that slams behind you, leaves you in the dark and seldom reopens.—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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Through two world wars, a Great Depression, and social upheaval, booms and busts, California endured.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Videos shared on social media showed flashes of light illuminating the night sky followed by loud booms echoing through residential areas.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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As a fan of the 3rd-row luxury crossover SUV, Infiniti has always had an uphill battle with their sales figures given their pricing has been more expensive than their competitors while their interior and user experience has provided no real thrills.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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In pure Korean-style genre thrills, the film fuses gory violence, twists and black humor.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Bangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangs. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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