Thesaurus results for CLAPT

clapped

verb

variants also clapt

past tense of clap

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 Aztecs fans, getting a workout in, stood and clapped for the entire drought. —

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 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 Hurts repeated the answer and clapped. —

Zach Berman, New York Times, 13 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 Other people clapped and cheered when supporters of the resolution spoke during the public comments section of the meeting, which was held after the resolution was tabled. —

Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clapped

Verb

Police detectives found that Jones was assaulted in a fight that started when a woman slapped another woman who was with Jones outside the club.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
The two had words with each other before Brady slapped Taylor across the face.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026