as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the soda can opened with a sharp pop
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as in dad
a male human parent
ask your pop if he knows where the keys to the shed are
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as in to explode
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
a balloon popped suddenly and startled us all
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as in to smash
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
popping popcorn over a campfire
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as in to shoot
to strike with a missile from a gun
went into the woods hoping to pop the rabbit that was eating our vegetables
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
interested in the pop fiction that most of the other publishing houses happily churned out
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Recent Examples of pop
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 June 2026
In addition to all that tech, Prada lets its style shine through with its signature Linea Rossa red popping up all over the suit—a similar detail that can be spotted on the LCVG, too.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
Grande seems to know that and that’s the bet underneath the pop breakup song.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Verb
The stock popped 16% on the day of the news.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 June 2026
In addition to all that tech, Prada lets its style shine through with its signature Linea Rossa red popping up all over the suit—a similar detail that can be spotted on the LCVG, too.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Adjective
However, her albums can sound like a patchwork of impulses, torn between satiating her hardcore audience and designing a résumé for pop-radio rotation.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
Grande seems to know that and that’s the bet underneath the pop breakup song.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop
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The 79th Tony Awards telecast kicked off with a bang by giving out two major awards in the first 30 minutes — and before viewers could blink both John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf had each won the third Tony Award of their careers.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Hawn wore a black suit with colorful floral embellishments, along with her signature bangs.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
Noun
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With nothing holding her down but a dead-end job and an aging dad, a small-town Texan girl is swiftly bedazzled by a smooth criminal drifter, and hops into his car to pursue a life less ordinary.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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In fact, the new graduate recently made his acting debut alongside his dad Oliver in the Netflix rom-com A Merry Little Ex-Mas.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The Dodgers and Ohtani, who gave up a season-high four runs in 6⅔ innings, let a 6-1 lead melt in the humidity at PNC Park then watched the Pirates explode for five runs in the eighth inning.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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In May, at the manufacturing facility, which stores thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals in pressurized tanks used to produce materials such as plexiglass for fighter jet and commercial aircraft windows, one tank threatened to leak or explode.—
Nilesh Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Yoon and his wife stand by the front door, snapping the snow off their coats before removing their shoes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Trout, who had just snapped an 0-for-22 slump on Tuesday night, had not hit a homer since May 30.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The men would brandish firearms and smash car windows before demanding that the victim hand over the money.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Every day, there are news reports of hundreds of people rioting in cities across our country — windows being smashed, merchandise stolen, police vehicles damaged and people being attacked and injured.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Located opposite the balcony where King was shot, the museum’s new Legacy Experience focuses, with urgency, on the modern era, with its controversies over immigration and Black Lives Matter activism.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Thousands of passenger pigeons were shot in the countryside and taken to urban markets by the wagonload.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Chanel hosted a fashionable crowd Monday night in New York for its 19th annual Tribeca Festival artists dinner with plenty of reasons to raise a glass.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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This lightweight hat will protect you from UV rays while making a chic, fashionable statement.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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That experience captures the tension at the heart of the wellness retreat boom.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The industry behind the wellness retreat boom Hotels and resorts are quietly converting their spas from relaxation oases into health and longevity destinations, with programs that claim to improve sleep, reduce stress and support longer, healthier lives.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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