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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
Derek clapped his hands together.
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Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Everyone on set clapped for me.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Close laughed at Kimmel's joke, while the players lightly clapped their hands, exchanging light laughs.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The astronauts laughed and clapped before becoming visibly uncertain, as no response came from the ground for a full minute.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
The Mission Impossible actor smiled and clapped as the church’s current leader, David Miscavige, took to the stage.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2026
The arena clapped and cheered for their new archbishop.
—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
Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Everyone on set clapped for me.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Close laughed at Kimmel's joke, while the players lightly clapped their hands, exchanging light laughs.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The astronauts laughed and clapped before becoming visibly uncertain, as no response came from the ground for a full minute.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
The Mission Impossible actor smiled and clapped as the church’s current leader, David Miscavige, took to the stage.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2026
The arena clapped and cheered for their new archbishop.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clapped
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Before the blaze, the city Department of Buildings slapped a partial vacate order on the address because the owner had subdivided the second and third floors into multiple dwellings, officials said.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In August last year, Washington slapped a 50% tariff on Indian goods, making exports uncompetitive.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Near mile marker 161, about six miles from the summit, the 2020 Freightliner smacked the barrier wall on the right side of the road.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Singh raised his second straight half-century off just 23 balls with eight fours and a six while Iyer brought up his fifty of 31 balls and smacked Thakur four two consecutive sixes before perishing when Dhir took a stunning catch at deep mid-wicket.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The female singers particularly knocked it out of the ballpark; both deserve record deals or Broadway roles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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One day, two undercover detectives with the Everett Police Department knocked on his door, introducing themselves as researchers with the gum industry, according to court records.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One of the vehicles apparently also slammed into the rear of a parked silver BMW, damaging it, as well.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Paired with fellow Spaniard and 2023 winner Jon Rahm, Garcia slammed his club into the turf twice after hitting a shot that ended up in the bunker.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Catcher Patrick Bailey went for the pick instead of a block, and Winn’s splitter banged off the backstop.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Diehard fans banged bass drums, songs emanated from the supporters’ wall and a packed stadium of 7,211 buzzed all the way through stoppage time of a tense game.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Charges say that's when the suspect punched the victim on the left side of his face with a closed fist.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Police say Martinez punched the man in the face, pulled him to the ground and continued to hit him, knocking the victim unconscious.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Available in both regular and petite lengths, the pants with a shorter inseam are ideal for my 5-foot-2 frame, hitting right at my ankle and pairing well with sneakers, sandals, or a short heel, depending on the occasion.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Alexandria Real Estate Tech Center, a 47-acre, 14-building campus in Sorrento Mesa, also hit 100% occupancy.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The racket could be seen bending as Medvedev repeatedly whacked it on the clay court, as the crowd cheered with every strike.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Airline stocks are getting whacked this morning thanks to the oil price surge.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Clapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clapped. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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