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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
The arena clapped and cheered for their new archbishop.
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Those guys all stood up and clapped.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Even Arizona fans, comforted by a big lead, clapped.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Earlier that night, Taylor clapped fervently as the Academy Awards got underway at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Everyone clapped, and that was it.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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
The entire flight clapped and cheered.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Anderson waved and clapped his hands to get the big man’s attention and direct him to the corner.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Those guys all stood up and clapped.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Even Arizona fans, comforted by a big lead, clapped.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Earlier that night, Taylor clapped fervently as the Academy Awards got underway at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Everyone clapped, and that was it.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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
The entire flight clapped and cheered.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Anderson waved and clapped his hands to get the big man’s attention and direct him to the corner.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clapped
Verb
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Williams then flailed his arms behind him and slapped Doncic in the throat.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Anduril has also signed deals with companies in Japan and South Korea, as well as the government of Taiwan; that last partnership caught the ire of Beijing, which slapped sanctions on both Anduril and Luckey last year.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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When Zuccarello took a swipe with his stick and smacked McCarron in the leg, the big man responded with a Oscar-worthy acting job, feigning like he had been slashed on the wrist.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
20 Mar. 2026
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Krogstad smacked two doubles and drove in three runs.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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After a review, it was decided that Raddysh was knocked to the ice and into the crease, prohibiting Vasilevskiy from a possible save.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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But reports that Iran had responded negatively to the proposal briefly knocked index futures off their pre-market highs and lifted oil prices off their morning lows.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Rod Sellers and Laettner grappled for a loose ball and Sellers elbowed Laettner in the face and slammed his head to the floor.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Several controversies have also slammed the Mag 7 in recent days.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The 14ers banged drums and danced like no one was watching.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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On a break point at 1-1, Fonseca banged a serve out wide.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Sherrie James, a Houston resident, told local news outlet KHOU 11 that a possible meteorite, remnants from the meteor that was spotted, punched a hole through her ceiling and landed in one of the upstairs bedrooms in her home.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The kick, from 30 yards out on the left side, was punched over the crossbar by Joshua keeper Maverick Ramsey.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Crow-Armstrong had support from his team during Friday’s news conference, where first baseman Michael Busch, manager Craig Counsell, hitting coach Dustin Kelly, assistant hitting coach John Mallee and staff assistant AJ Lewis took in the scene.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara left the mound with a lead, courtesy of the bottom of Miami’s lineup stringing together hits in the second.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Thus, the bases were empty when Abreu whacked a double off the wall in left-center, a few feet too short of a second home run.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ulta Beauty shares are getting whacked this morning, down over 7%.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Clapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clapped. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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