as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
an overhead branch suddenly fell and bonked him on the head
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Recent Examples of bonk
All the other couples will be extremely excited to hear that these two are bonking.
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Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2024
This sets off an argument between Jo and Magnus that results in Magnus getting bonked on the head and Jo absconding with Alice.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2024
What’s rather odd to today’s eyes isn’t just the subject of men standing in shallow boats on a glassy lagoon aiming their bows down into the water where birds swim, bonking them on the head with pellets to knock them out.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
The massive, stainless steel behemoth bonked into the sign around 11:45 p.m. Sunday after it was involved in a collision with another vehicle, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
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Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2024
This sets off an argument between Jo and Magnus that results in Magnus getting bonked on the head and Jo absconding with Alice.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2024
What’s rather odd to today’s eyes isn’t just the subject of men standing in shallow boats on a glassy lagoon aiming their bows down into the water where birds swim, bonking them on the head with pellets to knock them out.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
The massive, stainless steel behemoth bonked into the sign around 11:45 p.m. Sunday after it was involved in a collision with another vehicle, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonk
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Mixed precipitation hits Midwest The arctic blast is gone and warmer weather is leading to troublesome mixed precipitation in the Midwest.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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With the score sitting at 14-10, Crabb smacked the ball at Banesh who parried it, his touch giving Partain the option to pass it back to his teammate.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Nobody will mind if they get smacked in the head by a selfie stick, or buzzed by a drone.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
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The former president has promised to slap Canada, Mexico and China with high tariffs with the goal of using financial leverage for economic and political stability.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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Beijing slapped punitive restrictions on many Australian exports.Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
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With a 42-38 come-from-behind victory over No. 6 Miami, Syracuse knocked the Hurricanes out of the ACC Championship Game and ushered in No. 12 Clemson, which earlier on Saturday lost 17-14 to rival South Carolina to pick up its third defeat.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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There’s no time to consider it since someone is knocking on her door.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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That continued Sunday when Matthew Wright’s game-winning field goal banged off the left upright and through the goalposts for a 19-17 victory with no time remaining.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Next is the strength and coordination mentioned above, which is when your little one starts holding two objects and banging them together.Alyssa Sybertz, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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However, Masvidal notoriously punched Edwards backstage at an event in London in 2019.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Just a few steps up the hill is a humble boulangerie that punches far above its weight; Le Fornil de Mon Père has been making bread and pastries in the area for eight decades.Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
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Supporters argue that the bonds are necessary because the state recently whacked about $10 billion in spending on environmental programs.Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Start with a round of salty-good Ibérico ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano whacked into hunks, a playful cippolini onion dip with potato chips and a lovely plate of filleted anchovies scattered with hazelnuts and laid over tarragon-forward salsa verde.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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Everyone was standing at their dinner table seats, clapping and cheering.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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Our baby happily clapped and stomped along, or simply watched in awe.Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Bonk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonk. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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