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
The heavy snow will muffle the sound -- or thunderclap -- so it can only be heard up to about three miles.
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February 22, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Cue a thunderclap and a statue of Jesus dripping a tear of blood.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
With a few simple directions from Lightfoot, the tape started rolling, band members began playing, and out came a haunting, unrelenting sound that evoked the sensation of a roiling sea, complete with an opening drum fill that struck like a thunderclap.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
That will shift with a thunderclap.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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February 22, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Cue a thunderclap and a statue of Jesus dripping a tear of blood.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
With a few simple directions from Lightfoot, the tape started rolling, band members began playing, and out came a haunting, unrelenting sound that evoked the sensation of a roiling sea, complete with an opening drum fill that struck like a thunderclap.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
That will shift with a thunderclap.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderclap
Noun
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Think of it as going from a clap of thunder to the slam of a car door.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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There were the polite claps after good attacks by the Swiss, sarcastic whistles by the Qatari fans after their team again failed to mount a threat.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The singer paired the look with strappy black high-heel shoes, multiple rings and dangling earrings, choosing to wear her hair in a low bun with a few pieces left out, and blunt bangs.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Over the next two decades, the twins grew up, grew out their bangs, and experimented with ever-changing beauty statements both on and off screen.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
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Birding has exploded from a niche hobby into a mainstream pastime, driven by the pandemic outdoor-recreation boom and amplified by apps and social media.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The framework expands on an initiative first launched in 2020 developed to address growing pressures on the nation’s supply chains, driven by an expanding economy, shifting urban-rural demographics and the rapid boom of e-commerce.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Varland, the American League’s top reliever thus far, had only allowed two runs prior to Goldschmidt’s two-run, go-ahead blast, which sparked a 3-1 victory for the Yankees.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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The Bobbing Barrels water ride will let riders spin their barrels using water cannon blasts while onlookers also fire away from the sidelines with their own water cannons.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
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Fellow attacker Akram Afif fell to his knees in both joy and disbelief after the final whistle blew, taking in the roars coming from his countrymen who had made the long trip to the United States.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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In the massive stadium in Inglewood, usually home to football games, the stands thundered with the roar of fans, with 70,492 in attendance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Think of it as going from a clap of thunder to the slam of a car door.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Bichette hit both his homers, a 383-foot solo shot in the first and a 341-foot slam to right in the second, off Braves starter Spencer Strider (4-2), who left with right arm soreness after facing one batter in the fourth inning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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From a national pie shop victory to a fatal military crash and a baseball controversy reaching the White House, Wednesday delivered a wide range of stories for Sacramento readers.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The crash was the first to take place at the base since May 18, 1992, when a twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise crashed during landing, killing two crew members on board.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Thunderclap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderclap. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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