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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3
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
Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
No, the bangs were not my idea.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Tohn has previously spoken about Esther's style in the hit Netflix series — particularly after her character got bold, blunt bangs for season 2.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The 64-year-old sported a bob with bangs while attending the Pride of Britain Awards in London on Monday.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Several agents tried to push the protesters away before deploying two flash bangs, witnesses said.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Most important, though, Esther gets bangs.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Lawrence debuted her above-the-brows bangs in September at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Her wispy curtain bangs were also accentuated at the front, grazing her temples.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
No, the bangs were not my idea.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Tohn has previously spoken about Esther's style in the hit Netflix series — particularly after her character got bold, blunt bangs for season 2.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The 64-year-old sported a bob with bangs while attending the Pride of Britain Awards in London on Monday.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Several agents tried to push the protesters away before deploying two flash bangs, witnesses said.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Most important, though, Esther gets bangs.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Lawrence debuted her above-the-brows bangs in September at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 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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Combs has seen a series of blows to his legal case in the past several weeks.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Once the final frame got underway, chaos ensued as the undefeated NEPSAC programs traded blows.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stewart said to massive claps from the audience.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 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
Noun
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One shopper can confirm these kicks are both stylish and comfortable.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
24 Oct. 2025
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The kicks also feature a herringbone outsole, per the product description, designed to grip hardwood floors.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the scrum disperses, D’Angelo turns to you and slaps you five.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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By the end, only one of the assassins is alive; Brian ties him to a tree and slaps him around a bit, demanding to know who hired him.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Comedian Bill Maher suggests New York City Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani should renounce his Ugandan dual citizenship over the country’s record on LGBTQ+ rights, and slams the democratic candidate for his recent meeting with a New York Imam, also criticized for his stance on gay rights.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
27 Oct. 2025
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Once the truck begins driving straight, the beige SUV speeds up and slams into the truck’s back-left side.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another recurring feature of the biggest asset booms is outright chicanery, such as fraudulent accounting, the marketing of worthless securities, and plain old stealing.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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As the market for vintage fashion booms and competition at auction heats up, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne has emerged as a force to be reckoned with.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It’s been 32 years since Toronto experienced the thrills of the World Series.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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And while the vastness of the universe is worth considering, Bouwer had the most fun conjuring all of the fun and thrills out of a small-scale story.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What To Know The new position collides with Colorado’s current sourcing plan.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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And the ego needed to overcome shyness and stage fright collides with the endless rejection that defines the profession.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Bangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangs. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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