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
Step off the tube at Tottenham Court Road and the Samsung flagship hits you like an LED thunderclap.
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Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Unlike a mountain that can be seen from miles away, the Grand Canyon reveals itself in a shocking visual thunderclap, all at once.
—Tom Zoellner, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
That’s why Cloudflare’s latest announcement hit like a thunderclap.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Counting seconds between a lightning flash and thunderclap is how anyone can tell how far away a thunderstorm is.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2024
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Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Unlike a mountain that can be seen from miles away, the Grand Canyon reveals itself in a shocking visual thunderclap, all at once.
—Tom Zoellner, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
That’s why Cloudflare’s latest announcement hit like a thunderclap.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Counting seconds between a lightning flash and thunderclap is how anyone can tell how far away a thunderstorm is.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderclap
Noun
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Listeners replied with claps and exclamations of eager agreement.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Rather than trying to hear a quarterback’s call for the ball, the bang of a clap allowed offensive linemen to stay on the same page more easily.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Micro bangs These cheeky micro bangs topped our experts’ predictions for 2026.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
10 Jan. 2026
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From a distance, A’zion’s hairline disappeared under her bangs, which were gelled into tiny ripples on her forehead.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The result is clearer calls, no ugly boom mic and far less background noise.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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While much of the public debate focuses on the potential for AI to replace white-collar jobs, Huang pointed to an immediate boom in blue-collar employment required to physically construct the new computing economy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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At the time, North Korean authorities described the blast as an accident.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Islamic State claimed responsibility on Monday for a suicide blast at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan that killed more than half a dozen people.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Its bright ombré glaze, which is chip and stain resistant, adds a pop of color to any area.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Choose slightly oversized sunnies, a dainty sweater to drape over your shoulders, a larger-than-life handbag, and shoes that add a pop of color.—
Lindy Segal,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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An onboard synthesizer manipulates a small set of core sounds to mimic everything from the roar of a jet plane to the flushing of a toilet through a little speaker in the Brick.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Jan. 2026
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The people want to see Varang’s fierce roars!—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2026
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While his powerful slams and stellar play helped IU reach the NCAA Tournament in both his junior and senior years, the football team was a doormat in the Big Ten and an afterthought on campus.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2026
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With a poetry theme, the lineup will feature written and performed student poetry, live music, art workshops, free lunch, a youth poetry slam and evening performance by Detroit Poet Laureate Jessica Care Moore.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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During Wednesday's sentencing hearing, the judge heard hours of emotional testimony from those directly affected by the crash, including Dunn's family, colleagues and other victims.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Tragedy struck in 2009 when the De Angelis group's founder died in a car crash.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Thunderclap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderclap. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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