thuds 1 of 2

plural of thud

thuds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of thud

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thuds
Noun
  • While critics may feel Baumbach is pulling his punches, Oscars voters could appreciate that spirit of generosity toward those in the movie business.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Early in the contest, Toronto’s big punches arrived.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The sheep alien bangs its head on the glass in the nextdoor cell, startling Tootles, who falls over and spills the tray.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Both offenses traded blows, with Brewer receiver Devan Roberts landing the last one.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Tense exchanges and frequent interruptions have marked the evening, as both candidates seek to land decisive blows ahead of Election Day.
    Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • What To Know The new position collides with Colorado’s current sourcing plan.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • And the ego needed to overcome shyness and stage fright collides with the endless rejection that defines the profession.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • A couple of good back slaps and thumps from the adoring crowd.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Touted as the second-highest fine ever levied by the board, many observers struggled to view it as anything but the gentlest of wrist slaps.
    DAVID AMSDEN, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Continue reading … BAD PRESS – President slams ABC host for 'inappropriate' treatment of VP in heated exchange.
    , FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Makadia's team investigated what happens when a spacecraft slams into an asteroid, and found that not all impact sites are created equal.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Since then, dating has moved to apps and algorithms, to swipes and screens.
    Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Belif’s Aqua Bomb Cooling Eye Gel, a Best of Beauty Award winner, delivers a burst of cooling hydration to refresh tired eyes, reduce puffiness, and brighten dark circles in just a few easy swipes.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As Richard tries to kill Carrie, Sigrid shoots him in the shoulder and Lo smashes him in the face with a piece of boating equipment.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
  • As several women listen intently, Belushi, donning a toga, rips the guitar out of Bishop's hands and smashes it into a wall.
    Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Thuds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thuds. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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