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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
Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The whole thing was a striking visual spectacle, too — waves of musicians rising from both sides, backup singers swaying and clapping, spotlights sweeping across the floor as a roaming camera zipped through the crowd like a drone that had just discovered country music.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The video shows the helicopter flying outside of Kid Rock’s house as the musician stands near his pool, clapping and saluting the military personnel flying.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Ghalibaf wrote alongside three clapping emojis.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
There was no clapping or audible reaction from the audience in the courtroom.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
As the Illinois coach bounced around in the streams of water, Tyler Underwood stood nearby, laughing and clapping.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Attendees met the kick-off with clapping, whooping and chanting.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
The crowd erupted into cheers and clapping.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
The Galaxy keeper turned and appeared to upbraid his defenders before clapping and trying to rally his team.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The Pirates posted a photo of his family's reaction on social media, showing family members clapping, cheering and hugging each other.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
A lot of the percussion in the score, in fact, is the Wells Cathedral school kids clapping and stomping.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
An early scene sees the twins caught up in a flurry of breathless games, clapping in unison, finishing each other’s rhymes.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
At the March 14 Las Vegas wedding ceremony, Zendaya could be seen posing with the couple and clapping along as the newlyweds shared their first kiss.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
My mother was clapping her hands.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
The room swelled with hooting and clapping as Samson Fellows climbed onstage.
—Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
In a video released Wednesday, clapping could be heard from a crowd that gathered as Zapata Nájera was removed from the mine, seeing daylight for the first time this month.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The whole thing was a striking visual spectacle, too — waves of musicians rising from both sides, backup singers swaying and clapping, spotlights sweeping across the floor as a roaming camera zipped through the crowd like a drone that had just discovered country music.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The video shows the helicopter flying outside of Kid Rock’s house as the musician stands near his pool, clapping and saluting the military personnel flying.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Ghalibaf wrote alongside three clapping emojis.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
There was no clapping or audible reaction from the audience in the courtroom.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
As the Illinois coach bounced around in the streams of water, Tyler Underwood stood nearby, laughing and clapping.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Attendees met the kick-off with clapping, whooping and chanting.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
The crowd erupted into cheers and clapping.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
The group was pictured filming the proposal on their phones and clapping in celebration.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
The Galaxy keeper turned and appeared to upbraid his defenders before clapping and trying to rally his team.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The Pirates posted a photo of his family's reaction on social media, showing family members clapping, cheering and hugging each other.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
A lot of the percussion in the score, in fact, is the Wells Cathedral school kids clapping and stomping.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
An early scene sees the twins caught up in a flurry of breathless games, clapping in unison, finishing each other’s rhymes.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
At the March 14 Las Vegas wedding ceremony, Zendaya could be seen posing with the couple and clapping along as the newlyweds shared their first kiss.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
My mother was clapping her hands.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
The room swelled with hooting and clapping as Samson Fellows climbed onstage.
—Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clapping
Noun
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Monster Jam is known for its loud, high-energy atmosphere, where cheering is encouraged and every moment is designed to keep the crowd on its feet.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Migos rapper shared a video of himself being rolled onstage in a wheelchair before standing up triumphantly in front of the cheering audience.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But there’s more to at-home extensions than slapping them on the crown of your head and heading out the door.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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That means going beyond slapping a flag on packaging in November.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Seen from behind, the gown descended into a waterfall drapery with overlapping layers of white and green satin—a tribute to the colors of the Pakistani flag.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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There will also be in-person tributes to filmmakers Gianfranco Rosi and Caveh Zahedi.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Berfield — who played Reese, Dewey's older brother — watches the tween get picked on by a group of bullies before turning and smacking them with his bag.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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During the eclipse, as the moon was cloaked in darkness, the crew members spotted flashes of light from meteoroids smacking into the lunar surface.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The roar of applause from a grieving mother, not to mention a hug and handshake, has a deeper meaning.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The applause after the final whistle on Tuesday night and the defiant chants of an appreciative Kop spoke to a gutsy performance against Paris Saint-Germain.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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An Idaho Statesman reporter was unable to reach Ricks for comment by calling a number believed to belong to Ricks and by visiting the property several times, knocking on his door and leaving notes.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His musical would go on to receive critical acclaim and commercial success.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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As one of the world’s preeminent art museums, the Prado hosts rotating exhibitions that always draw acclaim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Earlier on Tuesday, the rapper was accused in a new lawsuit of punching a man two years ago at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Surveillance video shown to CBS News Philadelphia shows the suspect repeatedly punching Ballou.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Clapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clapping. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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