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
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
Another bolt of lightning struck close on the island, and a split second later a terrific thunderclap tried to beat in our eardrums.
—Arthur Grahame, Outdoor Life, 4 June 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
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
Another bolt of lightning struck close on the island, and a split second later a terrific thunderclap tried to beat in our eardrums.
—Arthur Grahame, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderclap
Noun
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However, videos of a booing crowd with a few claps quickly made it to social media.—
Sequoia Carrillo,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bounces reporter Ben Rothenberg noted that the president received some claps as well.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pompadour eventually found its way into the fashion muse’s beauty aesthetic, as did micro bangs, bleach-blond highlights, bowl cuts and bobs.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The kids bang toys on the ground.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fairweather said the apartment construction boom from the pandemic is over.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Yet so far his controversial experiment has failed to inspire a jobs boom.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Smoke rises after several blasts were heard in Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Several blasts were heard in Doha, witnesses said.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Reynolds argued that contemporary pop is less about innovation and more about revisiting previous decades, blurring distinct eras, and nibbling away at the present’s identity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The sung-through show — which tells the story of America's birth through a modern lens set to a score of hip-hop, R&B, pop and traditional show tunes — became an instant sensation upon its debut, ushering in a whole new generation of musical theater fans.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nestor Lorenzo’s team lost form and went six games without a victory, but James' goal brought a roar and relief to the entire country.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The dull roar from the construction site cuts out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sinner and Alcaraz have split the last eight slams evenly between them, and what that means depends on how closely someone follows the sport.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sinner and Alcaraz have won the last eight slams with a perfect split of 4-4.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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He was charged with felony counts of leaving the scene of crash involving death, driving without a license causing death and resisting arrest, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The crash of Eastern Flight 212, ultimately, was an avoidable tragedy.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Thunderclap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderclap. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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