as in clap
a loud explosive sound
awakened by the thunderclap of a large branch falling on the roof
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Recent Examples of thunderclap
Go indoors immediately and stay there until 30 minutes after the last thunderclap.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 July 2025
That’s why Cloudflare’s latest announcement hit like a thunderclap.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Cheung’s writing is as clear and decisive as a thunderclap, guided by the force of her convictions and the clarity of her arguments.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
Justin Brown, who lived with his two young daughters in a trailer at the Blue Oak R.V. Park, the campground next to HTR, said he was jolted out of bed by a thunderclap.
—New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 July 2025
That’s why Cloudflare’s latest announcement hit like a thunderclap.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Cheung’s writing is as clear and decisive as a thunderclap, guided by the force of her convictions and the clarity of her arguments.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
Justin Brown, who lived with his two young daughters in a trailer at the Blue Oak R.V. Park, the campground next to HTR, said he was jolted out of bed by a thunderclap.
—New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderclap
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But Lloyd’s awkward staging here and questionable affectations (including an audience clap-along) makes Pozzo’s relationship with Lucky unfocused and puzzling.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Owen Wilson’s Stick has been renewed for a second season; the news was likely received to just mild golf claps among the online golfing community.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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The singer’s textured pixie, which was cut shorter in the back, had face-framing sideburns and curls that narrowly avoided being called bangs, is hard to miss, and now, just in time for fall, has been reintroduced on the front row.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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Her blonde hair was styled in loose waves with curtain bangs.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stocks have climbed higher in recent months on better-than-expected corporate earnings, optimism about a potential AI boom and hopes that the Fed will cut rates.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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An end to fuel subsidies and the rise of cheap Chinese imports are driving a solar boom in Nigeria.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Tigers still beat Yankees in the ALDS, and Magglio Ordóñez hit a blast into the night to beat the Athletics in the ALCS.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Residents sifted through the wreckage of an apartment block after their windows were blown in by the force of a blast.—
Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Arguably the most famous depiction of Ophelia in pop culture in recent years is the 2019 film Ophelia, which reimagined Hamlet from Ophelia’s point of view, with Daisy Ridley starring as Ophelia.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Under that partnership, Swift grew from a precocious country songwriter into a global pop star.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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From the roar of the crowd to the quiet focus of a camera shutter, former Philadelphia Eagles HOFer Malcolm Jenkins has gracefully transitioned from NFL star to passionate photographer.—
John Armwood III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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His voice was still raw from calling plays over the roar of Lincoln Financial Field.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
21 Sep. 2025
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But still, none is a slam-dunk fit, and that leaves the Red Wings in a tough spot.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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August 26, 2025 Langeliers’ slam was one of two notable grand slams hit at Sutter Health Park.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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So, a crypto crash will come and may take down our economy with it.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the mental clarity and razor sharp focus, taking mushrooms like lion’s mane also comes without many of the potential side effects that are typically associated with stimulants like jitters, energy spikes, and mid-day crashes.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Thunderclap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderclap. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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