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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
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Iker Zuriguel estimates there are some 20,000 to 25,000 people inside the stadium clapping, stomping, and yelling.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
For example, as clapping sticks.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
From the pews, those gathered joined musicians, clapping and raising their hands in the air to begin the service.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The clapping served as an audible reminder of the Aztecs’ offensive inadequacies, and players visibly tightened as the clanked shots and errant passes mounted.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Kiffin was referencing Smart's actions during the Auburn-Georgia game in Week 7, when the Bulldogs head coach called for a timeout before making an argument about clapping.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Images released by the sheriff's office show Silverstone being wheeled out of the hospital to a crowd of about 140 first responders and hospital staff, clapping and holding blue balloons, Silverstone’s favorite color, according to the news release.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
An air cast was placed over his leg before Hill – cheering and clapping, while acknowledging the cheers of fans – was taken off the field on a cart.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
People hate on the Chiefs but here is the offense clapping along to a veteran being honored during their huddle.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
The crowd in Santa Fe is a fun mix of old (opera) hats and first time attendees, and the crowd was engaged throughout the performance, clapping after a lot of the major numbers ended in a break from the tradition of waiting until the end of each act.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Officials stopped play, at first saying Smart called timeout, then waving off the timeout, saying Smart had only been clapping — although cameras appeared to show him making a timeout signal.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Wearing a yellow fringed dress, Jauregui spun and shook her hips alongside a safety vest-wearing Armstrong, ending the performance by quick-stepping over to the cocktail table, where her bandmates and Bankhead were smiling and clapping in celebration.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Carey said, clapping after celebrating her VMAs victories.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Frankie returned the sentiment by clapping his hands after petting the dog.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Speaking of rambunctious audiences, the crazy laudatory-clapping disease has infected the Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Crockett and Ocasio-Cortez reacted to Trump after his comments about their intellect, with the latter clapping back on social media.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Iker Zuriguel estimates there are some 20,000 to 25,000 people inside the stadium clapping, stomping, and yelling.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
For example, as clapping sticks.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
From the pews, those gathered joined musicians, clapping and raising their hands in the air to begin the service.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The clapping served as an audible reminder of the Aztecs’ offensive inadequacies, and players visibly tightened as the clanked shots and errant passes mounted.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Kiffin was referencing Smart's actions during the Auburn-Georgia game in Week 7, when the Bulldogs head coach called for a timeout before making an argument about clapping.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Images released by the sheriff's office show Silverstone being wheeled out of the hospital to a crowd of about 140 first responders and hospital staff, clapping and holding blue balloons, Silverstone’s favorite color, according to the news release.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
An air cast was placed over his leg before Hill – cheering and clapping, while acknowledging the cheers of fans – was taken off the field on a cart.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Those surrounding the bride stood up and began clapping, their frowns shifting to wide smiles.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
People hate on the Chiefs but here is the offense clapping along to a veteran being honored during their huddle.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
The crowd in Santa Fe is a fun mix of old (opera) hats and first time attendees, and the crowd was engaged throughout the performance, clapping after a lot of the major numbers ended in a break from the tradition of waiting until the end of each act.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Officials stopped play, at first saying Smart called timeout, then waving off the timeout, saying Smart had only been clapping — although cameras appeared to show him making a timeout signal.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Wearing a yellow fringed dress, Jauregui spun and shook her hips alongside a safety vest-wearing Armstrong, ending the performance by quick-stepping over to the cocktail table, where her bandmates and Bankhead were smiling and clapping in celebration.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Carey said, clapping after celebrating her VMAs victories.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Frankie returned the sentiment by clapping his hands after petting the dog.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Speaking of rambunctious audiences, the crazy laudatory-clapping disease has infected the Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clapping
Noun
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The many Ravens fans in the house did most of the cheering as Lamar Jackson returned from injury to throw four touchdown passes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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When Springer got hurt, there was some cheering heard by the Dodger fans in the crowd, who booed him loudly at the start of every at-bat.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The van reaches home ground and no one talks and the only sound along that final stretch is El Camello slapping himself to scare away mosquitoes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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First, rather than slapping a latex mask and makeup on Schuster-Koloamatangi, performance capture technology is used to have Dek’s face come alive with the actor’s expressions.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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During his victory speech, Prabowo paid tribute to Suharto and thanked his ex-wife.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Before the game, Lambeau Field held a moment of silence to pay tribute to Kneeland's life.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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An arrest warrant has been issued for a high school football player accused of intentionally smacking one of his opponents on the head at their game, according to investigators in North Florida.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the season four premiere of Mayor of Kingstown, co-creators/writers Hugh Dillon and Taylor Sheridan waste no time smacking viewers with a sense of doom and gloom.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is polite applause as Cristian Romero cushions a ball from the sky.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The convention center erupted in applause.—
John D. Sutter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The right words can open doors the heart’s been knocking on for a while.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Once the buzz starts, fringe brands come knocking.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Teller first rose to fame with his role in the Divergent film trilogy, but gained critical acclaim for his role in Whiplash, which earned him various award nominations.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Films has built a brand on inclusive, unconventional narratives — proving that creativity rooted in authenticity drives both acclaim and profitability.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Miami's defense has struggled to keep opponents out of the end zone, allowing 27 points per game, but the offense has struggled just as much punching it in themselves, with the Dolphins only scoring 20 points per game, both of which rank in the bottom third of the league.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Videos shared on social media showed federal agents pinning a man to the ground and punching him in the head.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Clapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clapping. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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