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also clapt
as in slapped
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
clapped him on the back as a friendly gesture
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Recent Examples of clapped
However, the video also shows King Charles and Kate Middleton sitting down while the guests clapped, which people are interpreting as a snub.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Trump clapped, waved and raised his fist.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Seated in front of Smith, Sanders nodded emphatically and occasionally clapped as Smith laid out his talking points.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
And many Democrats, who polls indicate still believe in Russiagate in significant numbers, likely clapped.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
There also were some attendees who clapped, per journalist Ben Rothenberg.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
His supporters spontaneously clapped when a judge reversed Mason’s jury conviction for tampering with a witness in a Miami-Dade murder-for-hire case — then accepted his plea to a lesser charge of making a false statement to a federal agent.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, the square in front of the palace was packed with a massive audience, including schoolchildren, who clapped in unison during official speeches and a parade attended by thousands.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
When McCluskie announced the coming vote, much of the caucus clapped.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Trump clapped, waved and raised his fist.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Seated in front of Smith, Sanders nodded emphatically and occasionally clapped as Smith laid out his talking points.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
And many Democrats, who polls indicate still believe in Russiagate in significant numbers, likely clapped.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
There also were some attendees who clapped, per journalist Ben Rothenberg.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
His supporters spontaneously clapped when a judge reversed Mason’s jury conviction for tampering with a witness in a Miami-Dade murder-for-hire case — then accepted his plea to a lesser charge of making a false statement to a federal agent.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, the square in front of the palace was packed with a massive audience, including schoolchildren, who clapped in unison during official speeches and a parade attended by thousands.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
When McCluskie announced the coming vote, much of the caucus clapped.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clapped
Verb
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The jewelry, vases and handbags were frozen in time, with odd shapes here and there as if the wind had slapped them into existence.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
20 Sep. 2025
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For the 95th Academy Awards in 2023, the host had his work cut out for him after the 2022 Oscars sparked controversy when best actor winner Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock onstage.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Raleigh smacked a 95 mph fastball from Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez to right-center field in the top of the third inning to extend Seattle’s lead to 3-0 at Daikin Park in a series between two teams battling to win the American League West.—
Sarah Jean Maher,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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On one play, there were three Eagles players moving early, and the Chiefs player smacked the ball out of the centers hand and nothing was called.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to the complaint, Galarza punched the other man in the face without warning.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Frustrated by the decision, with both players pulling each other’s shirts, the striker picked the ball up and punched it into the air.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If Nix had set his feet while hitting on just one of three more wide-open heaves against the Bolts, the Broncos are 2-1 — and the AFC West is thrown into beautiful chaos.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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Barnes turned up the heat on Archbishop Williams (4-3) as well with her powerful outside hitting.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’re regular attacks, specials, and casts — all of which can be tapped or held to a different effect and are unique to each weapon.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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He's been tapped to play in the orchestra for the scores of movies including Star Wars and Scream.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Clapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clapped. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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