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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 clapping
Ukee Washington,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Bono presented the accolade, the two talked Springteen’s music and activism and joined Patti Smith and her longtime accompanist Tony Shanahan in People Have The Power to standing ovations, clapping and loud cheers.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Victor Wembanyama sat on the floor of Madison Square Garden clapping emphatically.
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Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
In an afternoon of dazzling outfits and daring dance moves, the performers got the audience clapping, singing and swaying along to their Elvis covers.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
In between clapping and cheering, Pitt and de Ramon held each other close, ensuring the other was never more than a few inches away.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Hager yelled as the show's producers could be heard clapping and groaning in the background.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Mahomes’ personal trainer, Bobby Stroupe, commented on the post with clapping emojis.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
As the clapping continued, Farhadi hugged his actors Catherine Deneuve and Virginie Efira.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and first lady Ri Sol Ju greeted Xi at the airport in Pyongyang, with official footage showing the pair clapping as Xi’s plane landed, kicking off his two-day state visit.
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Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Music producer Mark Ronson, 50, was also spotted in the crowd, clapping as Lipa, 30, and Turner, 36, made their entrance to the event.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
The result, a collaboration with Joseph Shirley — whose composer credits include The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and Creed III — is a beautiful, winding soundtrack that weaves between whistling, clapping Americana, gospel-like hymns and spiritual delta blues.
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Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Michael Carrick made his way around the lap of honour, clapping the fans who were still inside Old Trafford after Manchester United’s victory over Liverpool, which secured Champions League football.
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Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Spirits were high at the event, with protesters cheering and clapping for speakers.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
To see players announced and introduced after 10 minutes of pointless waiting and camera shots of team executives sitting around a table looking at laptops before clapping after every decision.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Cherry climbed onto the chair, clapping.
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Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice.
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Ukee Washington,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Bono presented the accolade, the two talked Springteen’s music and activism and joined Patti Smith and her longtime accompanist Tony Shanahan in People Have The Power to standing ovations, clapping and loud cheers.
—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Victor Wembanyama sat on the floor of Madison Square Garden clapping emphatically.
—
Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
In an afternoon of dazzling outfits and daring dance moves, the performers got the audience clapping, singing and swaying along to their Elvis covers.
—
ABC News,
8 June 2026
In between clapping and cheering, Pitt and de Ramon held each other close, ensuring the other was never more than a few inches away.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Hager yelled as the show's producers could be heard clapping and groaning in the background.
—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Mahomes’ personal trainer, Bobby Stroupe, commented on the post with clapping emojis.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
As the clapping continued, Farhadi hugged his actors Catherine Deneuve and Virginie Efira.
—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Verb
Goldberg said, clapping her hands to get her co-host’s attention.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and first lady Ri Sol Ju greeted Xi at the airport in Pyongyang, with official footage showing the pair clapping as Xi’s plane landed, kicking off his two-day state visit.
—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Music producer Mark Ronson, 50, was also spotted in the crowd, clapping as Lipa, 30, and Turner, 36, made their entrance to the event.
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
The result, a collaboration with Joseph Shirley — whose composer credits include The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and Creed III — is a beautiful, winding soundtrack that weaves between whistling, clapping Americana, gospel-like hymns and spiritual delta blues.
—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Michael Carrick made his way around the lap of honour, clapping the fans who were still inside Old Trafford after Manchester United’s victory over Liverpool, which secured Champions League football.
—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Spirits were high at the event, with protesters cheering and clapping for speakers.
—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
To see players announced and introduced after 10 minutes of pointless waiting and camera shots of team executives sitting around a table looking at laptops before clapping after every decision.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Cherry climbed onto the chair, clapping.
—
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clapping
Noun
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All of that, though, including the politics always intertwined in a global event so massive, disappear by degrees as the games begin and the cheering and dreaming start.
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On a patch of asphalt that had been colored with chalk to look like a rainbow in honor of Pride, a breakdancer spun for a cheering crowd and an associate who filmed the performance.
Verb
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The refs started handing out technical fouls like free samples, slapping Thomas and Hines-Allen with a double technical.
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Prosecutors dropped all charges against a bouncer for allegedly slapping a bar patron in February.
Noun
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Middleton later donned the heirloom earrings on her 14th Remembrance Sunday since marrying Prince William in a poignant tribute to her late mother-in-law.
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His Waffle House mural is both a tribute to a beloved Atlanta institution and a reminder that public art can be every bit as thoughtful and layered as artwork hanging inside a gallery.
Verb
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Deputies responded to a report of a driver smacking his car into a guardrail in front of The Bridge Restaurant before driving away, according to a sheriff’s office news release.
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As the match got away from her in the second set and the Court Philippe-Chatrier crowd became increasingly hostile, Andreeva fully unraveled, smacking another ball towards the roof and asking members of her box to leave.
Noun
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Gilberto Mora left the field to applause.
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Strong showing of support Atterbeary called her victory Tuesday night to roaring applause from a crowd of supporters.
Verb
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Newsom’s office said that along with the FBI, agents from the IRS have been knocking on doors and asking questions.
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After knocking the trash can down, the bear easily shoved its arms inside.
Noun
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The trick went down well with the Swansea supporters and earned a League Two footballer wider acclaim.
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The group went on to earn national and international acclaim before its swaggering leader, Country Dick Montana, died on stage midway through a 1995 show in Whistler, Canada.
Verb
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Cape Verde is not punching above its weight on heart.
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Court records reveal he was subsequently arrested for throwing a rock at people, and later for punching someone else.
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“Clapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clapping. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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