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noun

Definition of spanknext
as in slap
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument delivered a quick spank to the child's bottom for disobedience

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verb

as in to smack

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spank
  1. slap
  2. smack
  3. thump
  4. knock
  5. blow
  6. bang
  7. hit
  8. whip
Noun
  • Communicating entirely through percussive movements and sounds and enough slaps to make the Three Stooges envious, the wild-haired creatures mainly seem to be auditioning for their own big-screen spin-off to compete with the Minions.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
  • During initial ride tests, mechanical chain slap and drivetrain vibrations echoed loudly through the structure, creating a persistent clattering that detracts from any quiet ride through nature.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of slap
Verb
  • O’Connell told the students a stalk of celery is responsible for the smacking sound.
    — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In September 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft smacked into a cosmic rock named Dimorphos at a speed of around 14,000 miles per hour.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of smack
Noun
  • But the knock on them has been the lack of thump in their lineup.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The brutalist thump of drummer Moe Tucker renders the showmen in Led Zeppelin and the Who irrelevant.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of thump
Verb
  • For current homeowners who have enjoyed massive appreciation (with or without a mortgage) and have thought about selling to move up, down or out of town, opportunity may be knocking soon.
    — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The following day, a third victim reported he was assaulted near the concert stage after being knocked to the ground in a mosh pit, according to the police statement.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of knock
Noun
  • Toney is one of the leaders on the team, so losing him before the biggest game of the regular season was a tough blow.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • While the announcement doesn’t guarantee that Eisenkot will be the next prime minister, Herzog’s decision is another blow to Netanyahu, who lost his parliamentary majority in the election.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of blow
Verb
  • As the agents stood outside the emergency room entrance, a large crowd of protesters began to converge at the hospital, some banging pots and recording the interaction on their phones.
    — Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Theorists have been banging our heads on the two-component Hubbard model for decades, yet there are still major open questions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of bang
Noun
  • One of his first hits was a commercial in Europe for cigarettes.
    — Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • But consumer demand in China has been suppressed as confidence took a hit from a prolonged property sector downturn among other factors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • In a rare role reversal, Lipa is the fangirl, whipping out her phone to commemorate the occasion with a group selfie.
    — Daniela Tijerina, Vanity Fair, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Theo picks it up shortly before being whipped for his insolence.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of whip
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“Spank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spank. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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