Thesaurus results for THUNDERCLAP

thunderclap

noun

ˈthən-dər-ˌklap

Definition of thunderclap

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 future of work was never going to announce itself with a thunderclap. — Aj Thomas, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The origin of the thunderclap (sometimes called the Viking clap) is disputed, with several clubs in Europe claiming to have started the trend, but Iceland popularised it and brought it to the world stage. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 June 2026 And when thunderclaps rattled their chests, the Chinese felt a deity punishing wrongdoers. — Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026 Enhanced by Aidan Cole’s thunderclaps, along with music underscoring key monologues, the sound design helps bring everything together. — Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thunderclap

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Noun

Fans did the New Day clap in anticipation for the popular former WWE stable, and Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods answered the bell, joining Swerve Strickland as the wildcard team.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The entire gymnasium roared with claps and cheers, the loudest and most fervent applause of the evening.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of clap

Noun

With incomings, Newcastle’s summer started with a whimper and ended with a bang, a slow-burn of early rejections from high-profile targets which did little to ease a sense of disquiet among supporters.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The catamaran, carrying 267 passengers and crew from Kyrenia to Turkey, sank in waters over 1,600 feet deep as survivors described loud bangs, sudden listing and passengers trapped inside.

— Andrew Wilks, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of bang

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The continuous, 25-hour eruption of Anak Krakatau that produced a fountain of lava and a boom heard 700 kilometers (435 miles) away ended Sunday, the country's Geological Agency said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
How this fits into the delivery boom Delivery drones are starting to show up in more places, but most of them are still carrying pretty small loads.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of boom

Noun

Facing Auburn, the Bears lost 17-16, and a communal roar could be heard outside The Swamp because, in fact, a Saturday of Week 1 magnitude can frequently dabble in schadenfreude.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
The hardest hit of the season-opener, which brought a roar of approval from the stands, came with 12 minutes to play — on a first-and-10 call from the KU 36.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of roar

Noun

The longtime New England Patriots legend projects to be a slam-dunk option in the category this year, but last year’s finalists, along with a handful of other names, will make for an interesting conversation in 2028 and beyond.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Elias Díaz, who had five RBIs, hit his fourth career slam to get Texas within a run in the seventh inning, but the Rangers matched their biggest AL West deficit of the season at three games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of slam

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The crash of an Amazon cargo plane is continuing to affect travel at Miami International Airport Wednesday as the investigation continues.

— Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
After significant crashes with higher G-forces, drivers must be assessed at the medical center for additional checks, including a concussion assessment.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of crash

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