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
Andy Swift, TVLine, 14 Aug. 2025
After a string of social media posts sent Swifties into a speculating frenzy, the pop star officially announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.
—Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025
Other updates will pop up to better resemble things kids see in their own homes, like smartphones, flat screen TVs, and even video calls.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 30 July 2025
Artwork from the museum's extensive collection and imagery from pop culture references to the future of spaceflight complete the hall, which also includes a stage and seating area for live talks and presentations.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 28 July 2025
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Noun
Netflix previously revealed that the pop star would have a surprising role in the show’s second season, though no specific details about her character have been officially confirmed.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 14 Aug. 2025
After a string of social media posts sent Swifties into a speculating frenzy, the pop star officially announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.
—Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
From freezer pops to grass, sunscreen, and BBQ sauce, there are plenty of seasonal stains ready to ruin your summer looks.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025
Other updates will pop up to better resemble things kids see in their own homes, like smartphones, flat screen TVs, and even video calls.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Cohen and his colleagues spent more than 20 years trying to pinpoint the moment that reference was first made, combing over old newspaper archives and pop culture references from the time.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 30 July 2025
Artwork from the museum's extensive collection and imagery from pop culture references to the future of spaceflight complete the hall, which also includes a stage and seating area for live talks and presentations.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop
Verb
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Yolo County top health official declared Monday a local health emergency to assess if hazardous material spread across soil, water and crops bordering an Esparto warehouse filled with fireworks that exploded in July and killed seven people.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Charles Nelson had just gotten out the door on his way to a concert in Millennium Park Monday afternoon when gunfire exploded up his South Side block.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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He’s interrupted by a Panera employee, snapping Briney out of his trance.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The tornadoes damaged homes; uprooted, damaged or snapped numerous trees; snapped utility poles and destroyed outbuildings, according to the Weather Service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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By then, there were two outs, Jesse Winker was on second and came home on an RBI single by Starling Marte, dramatically smashing his helmet at home plate, punctuating a two-run lead.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Capitol building had been breached two hours earlier, with doors knocked off hinges and windows smashed.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The chic pants can be paired with a simple black sweater and sneakers for a fashionable, on-the-go look that will effortlessly transition from the airplane to sightseeing without having to make a pitstop to change.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Caddis reading glasses stand out for their bold, fashionable frames and high-quality lens technology.—
Nora Colomer
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14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The first nuclear weapon was detonated in secret at Alamogordo Bombing Range in New Mexico on July 16, 1945, inaugurating the Atomic Age.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Aug. 2025
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Bomarc rockets had jets designed to propel a W40 nuclear warhead into high-flying USSR aircraft, which would detonate in the sky, showering the earth with radioactive debris, neutralizing quite a few enemies of American freedom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But true evil transcends death…As Gwen begins to receive calls in her dreams from the black phone and experience disturbing visions, her determination to solve the mystery will lead her and Finn to a snowed-in winter camp and a shattering discovery about the Grabber and their own family’s history.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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What is there to say when our souls have been shattered day after day, week after week, year after year?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There is variability between firms; some can drill wells profitably with oil at $45.—
Matt Randolph,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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He was drilled in the seventh and scored the tying run on Matt Shaw’s sacrifice fly, then singled leading off the ninth before the fateful slide.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That means reining in popular but ineffective trends like open floor plans and doubling down on amenities that actually work, like free parking and private offices.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Tahquamenon Falls State Park is among the most popular with UP trees bracketing the largest waterfall in the state.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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