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
Even the possibility that golf’s turmoil could end with an antitrust whimper, rather than a regulatory thunderclap, shows how much the environment has shifted over the last two years.
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Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The phenomenon, which local television station KSDK reported was heard throughout the day Sunday, sounded more muffled than a regular thunderclap.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
The historic nature of that thunderclap moment wasn’t lost on the 34-year-old entrepreneur.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
What prepared you for the thunderclap in the midst of the backbreaking toil?
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The phenomenon, which local television station KSDK reported was heard throughout the day Sunday, sounded more muffled than a regular thunderclap.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
The historic nature of that thunderclap moment wasn’t lost on the 34-year-old entrepreneur.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
What prepared you for the thunderclap in the midst of the backbreaking toil?
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderclap
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Therefore, there should be incentive for everyone to work collectively to get rid of STDs and give any efforts to do so more than a slow clap, so to speak.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Reno piled more than 40 clap tracks onto the production, though the volume of parts involved isn’t necessarily evident in the final cut.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trust me, coming from a girl with bangs ... that stuff REALLY works.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The name might not scream sophistication, but this high-proof bourbon is a fantastic bang for your buck.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Already, cask investment companies are using the headlines to promote whisky casks as a safe investment, suggesting the tariff cut marks the start of a new export boom into India.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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In the past 20 years, she’s launched dozens of fragrances, plenty of them beloved, and introduced a color cosmetics line back in 2017 (around the same time Fenty Beauty debuted and catalyzed the great celebrity-brand boom).—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
7 May 2025
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The blast, launched off Jason Adam, gave Grisham 10 homers for the season and set up Escarra’s game-winner.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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In his directorial film debut, Lin-Manuel Miranda delivers a blast of noise, color, and joy with the help of his cast, including Vanessa Hudgens, Judith Light, Bradley Whitford, and a host of Broadway legends.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
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Modeled on the same resonances and sound profile as the station’s generic pop playlist, it could even be tuned out entirely.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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By Alphonse Pierre May 9, 2025 Graphic by Chris Panicker, photo by DUTCH/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Stupid rich pop stars have dreams, too.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2025
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It's said that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, but this year, the fierce roar of Mother Nature lasted the entire month.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The roar of the crowd Baxter Springs, Kansas, native Eric Trease said there’s nothing like a UFC crowd.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2025
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The current world No. 5 was also forced to retire in the semifinal of the Australian Open – the first slam of the season – in January with a leg injury.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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There are also 48 challengers in each slam who are vying to be considered as racers for the next GST season.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The crash comes just days before the school’s prom on Saturday.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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The crash remains under investigation by naval authorities and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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“Thunderclap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderclap. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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