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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
One 14 month old tester happily clapped and wiggled along to the songs—a feature that can be adjusted as needed.
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Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
But as he was carted off the field, the 31-year-old clapped his hands to acknowledge the crowd and smiled widely.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Burnett clapped her hands together and sat up straight in preparation.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Schauffele, the stoic American leader, calmly clapped out of respect.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
When the band quickly left before the encore, the elated, yet sweaty, audience clapped their hands and stomped their feet without virtually anyone leaving the building.
—Josh Chesler, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
However, the video also shows King Charles and Kate Middleton sitting down while the guests clapped, which people are interpreting as a snub.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Seated in front of Smith, Sanders nodded emphatically and occasionally clapped as Smith laid out his talking points.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
And many Democrats, who polls indicate still believe in Russiagate in significant numbers, likely clapped.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
But as he was carted off the field, the 31-year-old clapped his hands to acknowledge the crowd and smiled widely.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Burnett clapped her hands together and sat up straight in preparation.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Schauffele, the stoic American leader, calmly clapped out of respect.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
When the band quickly left before the encore, the elated, yet sweaty, audience clapped their hands and stomped their feet without virtually anyone leaving the building.
—Josh Chesler, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
However, the video also shows King Charles and Kate Middleton sitting down while the guests clapped, which people are interpreting as a snub.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Seated in front of Smith, Sanders nodded emphatically and occasionally clapped as Smith laid out his talking points.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
And many Democrats, who polls indicate still believe in Russiagate in significant numbers, likely clapped.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clapped
Verb
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In a video posted just days before the competition started, Richter gets his butt slapped by his mentor.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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The investigation, which includes an anti-dumping probe, comes just days after Mexican authorities slapped duties on an array of Chinese imports from textiles to steel and automotive parts.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All of the electricity, vibes and crash-the-establishment momentum that began when Deion smacked TCU in his first game as Colorado’s coach have evaporated behind nothing but losses.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the locker room, fellow pass-rusher extraordinaire Jonathon Cooper smacked Bonitto’s shoulders and bellowed his praises to a gaggle of reporters.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Howell punched and raped her before making off with her necklace, cellphone and purse, police said.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the clip, the employee, 66-year-old Thomas Schlage, is pushed to the ground and repeatedly punched.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The ball popped up in the air and Bolton was there to grab it, except he was hit by teammate Drue Tranquill.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hikers hit Goat Trail Hill 'n Dale Hiking Club will hike Thursday along the Goat Trail to Steel Creek on the Buffalo National River.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On Saturday, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party tapped Sanae Takaichi, positioning the conservative lawmaker to become Japan’s first female prime minister.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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Superstar musician Bad Bunny, who was the guest host, addressed the criticism that followed after he was tapped by the NFL to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Clapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clapped. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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