as in smacked
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
she playfully bopped him on the head
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Recent Examples of bopped
The sea of heads bopped rhythmically and bodies swayed wildly.
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The sea of heads bopped rhythmically and bodies swayed wildly.
—Ope Adetayo, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
The K-pop boy band Cortis arrived with an entourage of handlers and bopped around to their own music; the trance DJ Armin van Buuren got stony-serious on the topic of his new, piano-only album.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
Their original band artwork projected as a backdrop — cats at drum sets, birds holding guitars — as the campers bopped their heads and performed their original songs.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Perry bopped through 80 shows in a nearly two-year residency in Las Vegas that ended in 2022.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The former president bopped around on stage for nearly 40 minutes to his musical playlist that includes artists from Luciano Pavarotti to the Village People.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The sea of heads bopped rhythmically and bodies swayed wildly.
—Ope Adetayo, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
The K-pop boy band Cortis arrived with an entourage of handlers and bopped around to their own music; the trance DJ Armin van Buuren got stony-serious on the topic of his new, piano-only album.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
Their original band artwork projected as a backdrop — cats at drum sets, birds holding guitars — as the campers bopped their heads and performed their original songs.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Perry bopped through 80 shows in a nearly two-year residency in Las Vegas that ended in 2022.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The former president bopped around on stage for nearly 40 minutes to his musical playlist that includes artists from Luciano Pavarotti to the Village People.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bopped
Verb
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In the second inning of Japan’s WBC opener against Chinese Taipei on Friday at the Tokyo Dome, Ohtani smacked a hanging curve a few feet over the right-field wall for a grand slam, triggering an offensive onslaught that resulted in a 13-0 victory.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brent Burns set up Landeskog’s one-timer from the high slot on the heels of a strong burst by MacKinnon, who had smacked a one-timer of his own in off the rush following Kempe’s errant pass at the offensive blue line.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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In seeing their six-game winning streak halted just before hitting the friendly skies for a four-game road trip that tips off in Phoenix on Sunday, the Hornets (32-32) were victimized by Miami in the fourth quarter.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Byron Buxton was hit by a pitch in the fifth to push the Americans’ lead to 4-1.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From there Moss scrapped to two outs, but the Bruins worked the bases loaded before Martin slapped a single up the middle to drive in two runs.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Kyiv's allies have slapped heavy sanctions on Moscow, forcing it to redirect its key oil exports toward new markets, particularly in Asia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One of the teens fell off the vehicle and was knocked unconscious.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Another officer knocked repeatedly at the door, but there was no answer, though Wojcik said the officers could see someone was inside.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Cornyn, for his part, has not shied away from the criticism and has even punched back at his opponents.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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According to the sheriff's office, the suspect, who was identified as 33-year-old Shenard Jennings, and his roommate, Shouman, had ongoing arguments that had escalated when Jennings allegedly punched and beat Shouman, killing him.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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After a rare rough outing from starter Luke Harrison, who allowed two runs and walked five in 3⅓ innings, Texas rolled out five outstanding bullpen arms that slammed the door on Baylor.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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Kitchen cabinets get a lot of wear since they’re constantly being opened, slammed, and bumped all day long.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sadberry limped off the floor in the third quarter with a cramp after someone banged into her knee.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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While trying to duck under the very first beam in the very first challenge at the marooning, Bruce banged and bloodied his head, suffering a concussion.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Before taking a seat, Doncic turned back toward Redick as reserve forward Jarred Vanderbilt stood up and clapped as if cheering on the Lakers to get in between his teammate and his coach.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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The entire flight clapped and cheered.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Bopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bopped. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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