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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
And many Democrats, who polls indicate still believe in Russiagate in significant numbers, likely clapped.
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Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
There also were some attendees who clapped, per journalist Ben Rothenberg.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
His supporters spontaneously clapped when a judge reversed Mason’s jury conviction for tampering with a witness in a Miami-Dade murder-for-hire case — then accepted his plea to a lesser charge of making a false statement to a federal agent.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, the square in front of the palace was packed with a massive audience, including schoolchildren, who clapped in unison during official speeches and a parade attended by thousands.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
When McCluskie announced the coming vote, much of the caucus clapped.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
The venue was packed with spectators who laughed, clapped and rooted for the robot athletes as the games kicked off Friday.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
Townshend clapped Daltrey’s shoulder in affirmation, a show of affection between two very different personalities who nonetheless created 60 years of memories.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
One of the children, Khalil Abu Shaban, traveled in a circle using his wheelchair and periodically sang into a microphone as the dozens who attended the Saturday celebration at Arab Chicago Farm in Frankfort excitedly clapped for him.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
There also were some attendees who clapped, per journalist Ben Rothenberg.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
His supporters spontaneously clapped when a judge reversed Mason’s jury conviction for tampering with a witness in a Miami-Dade murder-for-hire case — then accepted his plea to a lesser charge of making a false statement to a federal agent.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, the square in front of the palace was packed with a massive audience, including schoolchildren, who clapped in unison during official speeches and a parade attended by thousands.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
When McCluskie announced the coming vote, much of the caucus clapped.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
The venue was packed with spectators who laughed, clapped and rooted for the robot athletes as the games kicked off Friday.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
Townshend clapped Daltrey’s shoulder in affirmation, a show of affection between two very different personalities who nonetheless created 60 years of memories.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
One of the children, Khalil Abu Shaban, traveled in a circle using his wheelchair and periodically sang into a microphone as the dozens who attended the Saturday celebration at Arab Chicago Farm in Frankfort excitedly clapped for him.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clapped
Verb
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Ma slapped me and was right to do so.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson apologized for pushing a fan, who slapped his helmet following a touchdown in the 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This lesson smacked me in the face Sunday as Russell Wilson went off for 450 passing yards despite the Giants' dramatic 40-37 OT loss to the Dallas Cowboys.—
Chris Bumbaca,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs crushed the Patriots that night, winning 41-14 at Arrowhead Stadium and Brady was benched after the Chiefs smacked him down.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After McNeil refused to get out of his car, Bowers smashed the driver’s side window, punched McNeil in the head and pulled him out of the SUV.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The man, later identified as 39-year-old Ismael Hernandez-Padilla, pulled the woman into an empty lot, thenstrangled and punched her, police said.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The jeans also have a cropped length that hits right at the ankle and patch pockets that not only look cute, but are also functional.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Denholm is giving interviews to explain the board’s decision to award Musk a pay package that could be worth $1 trillion if the company hits milestones for market capitalization, profits, and vehicle production.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Comedian Nate Bargatze has been tapped to make his Emmy-hosting debut, the Television Academy announced April 16.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Because this comes at a time when few workers have access to pensions (and may have tapped their 401ks), career planning for the post-60 crowd takes on a certain urgency.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Clapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clapped. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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