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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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just popped in to say hello
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Recent Examples of pop
Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
As well as exploring her internal struggles via her music, the experimental pop singer has also been refreshingly candid in interviews, speaking about her struggles with depression, body dysmorphia, and more.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 21 May 2025
Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Vail shares popped 11% in after-hours trading on the news of the CEO change.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 27 May 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Singing over cinematic piano, guitars and strings, the pop star steps fully into the power of her voice on the new track.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Here, Gerdes created an airy, cohesive container with delicate, shimmering flowers of alyssum and ‘Glitz’ euphorbia, pops of pale purple ‘Starfish’ petunia blooms, soft mounds of velvety artemisia, and trailing silver tendrils of dichondra.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
As well as exploring her internal struggles via her music, the experimental pop singer has also been refreshingly candid in interviews, speaking about her struggles with depression, body dysmorphia, and more.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 21 May 2025
Verb
Lastly, prepare to pour the lemon mixture over the pan and pop it in the oven to bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Vail shares popped 11% in after-hours trading on the news of the CEO change.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 27 May 2025
Adjective
The pop star has a long history with the AMAs, having first performed at the 2001 ceremony, hosted in 2015, and made over 10 appearances in the years between and beyond.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Singing over cinematic piano, guitars and strings, the pop star steps fully into the power of her voice on the new track.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 May 2025
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Original price: $40 (Abercrombie & Fitch) A fashionable, heavyweight cropped tee from Abercrombie & Fitch is the definition of style meets comfort.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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The Pitch Perfect actress played the flamboyantly fashionable Capitol chaperone for all four Hunger Games films until 2015.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Hailey, 28, appeared in a new episode of Vogue's popular In the Bag series, in tandem with her cover story, which was released on Tuesday, May 20.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The news comes roughly one month after the Season 3 finale of the popular drama series, which aired on April 13.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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The linen-blend pants have become a shopper favorite, and more than 1,000 of them were purchased this month, according to Amazon.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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“Pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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