as in extremely
to a great degree
wrote several thumping big books on World War II
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as in slapping
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
thumped the desk with his hand as he delivered his speech
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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
playfully knocked his younger brother down and began to thump him with a foam bat
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Recent Examples of thumping
Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Mariota played well in his first start, a Week 3 thumping of the Raiders.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
After Sunday’s 35-7 thumping of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Rams can enjoy their bye this season with a certain level of confidence.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
The Shamrocks displayed their collective might in Monday’s 7-1 thumping of King Philip.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
The film stars Vahid Mubasseri as a mechanic with painful kidney injuries from prison beatings who first follows the distinctive thumping sound of a prosthetic leg that’s etched on his brain and sets the plot in motion.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Eddie Howe will hope Newcastle’s 4-0 thumping of USG is the first sign of their new-look front line gelling, with Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon (two penalties) and Harvey Barnes all on target.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
But the volume and intensity of the songs—with thumping sub-bass and lightning-crack drums—were visceral.
—Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025
Noise of trees crackling and sap hissing, branches thumping down, timber being dragged and chopped.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Paredones laid down thumping cumbia bass lines as Adolfo Mercado, often compared to Animal of The Muppets, wailed on the drums.
—Ivan Kashinsky, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
The strange clip, released on the actor’s social media pages, is set to a thumping electronic score that samples Jason Mewes’ monologue from the 2001 film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
And the performance in Belgrade last month — a thumping 5-0 win against Serbia — suggested that Tuchel’s ideas may finally be clicking with the players.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The twinkling synth lines and thumping four-on-the-floor pattern create a groove as irresistible as the woman Iwar yearns for.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
His band delivered distorted guitar, thumping bass and gritty percussion.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Bulldogs have shut them out six times during that streak, including last year’s 43-0 thumping.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Mariota played well in his first start, a Week 3 thumping of the Raiders.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
After Sunday’s 35-7 thumping of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Rams can enjoy their bye this season with a certain level of confidence.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
The Shamrocks displayed their collective might in Monday’s 7-1 thumping of King Philip.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
The film stars Vahid Mubasseri as a mechanic with painful kidney injuries from prison beatings who first follows the distinctive thumping sound of a prosthetic leg that’s etched on his brain and sets the plot in motion.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Eddie Howe will hope Newcastle’s 4-0 thumping of USG is the first sign of their new-look front line gelling, with Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon (two penalties) and Harvey Barnes all on target.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
The thumping Republicans took in this week's elections reflected longer-running anger among constituencies that already leaned Democratic, but the GOP needs to worry that the government shutdown will cause that frustration to spread.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
But the volume and intensity of the songs—with thumping sub-bass and lightning-crack drums—were visceral.
—Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025
Noise of trees crackling and sap hissing, branches thumping down, timber being dragged and chopped.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Paredones laid down thumping cumbia bass lines as Adolfo Mercado, often compared to Animal of The Muppets, wailed on the drums.
—Ivan Kashinsky, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
The strange clip, released on the actor’s social media pages, is set to a thumping electronic score that samples Jason Mewes’ monologue from the 2001 film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
And the performance in Belgrade last month — a thumping 5-0 win against Serbia — suggested that Tuchel’s ideas may finally be clicking with the players.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The twinkling synth lines and thumping four-on-the-floor pattern create a groove as irresistible as the woman Iwar yearns for.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
His band delivered distorted guitar, thumping bass and gritty percussion.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumping
Adverb
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Sharon is extremely annoying, but my heart does break for her a tiny bit here.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Satchel Crossbody This effortlessly chic crossbody bag will add an elegant flair to any daytime look while also being extremely functional.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There was a ringing in his ears, the pounding of blood as his body fought to stay upright.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Russia is intensifying its pounding of Ukraine, with June seeing the highest civilian casualties in three years.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At one point, Ginger is seen repeatedly slapping Jesse’s behind.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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He's also accused of slapping a nearby female passenger and trying to hit a crew member.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Others, like Ava Louise, do it through viral media stunts, like flashing the New York-Dublin Portal or licking a toilet seat in the beginning of the Covid pandemic.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Collins is no doubt licking his chops studying tape of another Patriots rookie, left guard Jared Wilson, who allowed two sacks last weekend.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And then, in the very last draft, my editor asked me to clarify for her how the science worked.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Krasinski also has the least interesting yet very successful Hollywood career imaginable, but that doesn’t mean he should be exiled or worse.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Several Dolphins achieved neat feats during the uplifting 34-10 thrashing of the Falcons in Atlanta.—
Barry Jackson
Updated October 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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This home thrashing also came just a day after LSU’s board voted to increase ticket prices for 2026.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the season four premiere of Mayor of Kingstown, co-creators/writers Hugh Dillon and Taylor Sheridan waste no time smacking viewers with a sense of doom and gloom.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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The two had a peculiar conversation where Hawkins said Clifton missed smacking her rear end.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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LogoPowered byScale logo Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, is slowly cutting through the Caribbean, soaking and lashing those in its path with torrential rain and catastrophic winds.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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By early evening, Melissa was still lashing the island with gusts potentially estimated as high as 200 mph near the eye and in the mountains.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Thumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumping. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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