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
Cheung’s writing is as clear and decisive as a thunderclap, guided by the force of her convictions and the clarity of her arguments.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 17 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
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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
Cheung’s writing is as clear and decisive as a thunderclap, guided by the force of her convictions and the clarity of her arguments.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 17 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderclap
Noun
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Stewart said to massive claps from the audience.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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The crowd, quietening into a slow clap with the moment building, burst into a celebration.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tohn has previously spoken about Esther's style in the hit Netflix series — particularly after her character got bold, blunt bangs for season 2.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The 64-year-old sported a bob with bangs while attending the Pride of Britain Awards in London on Monday.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kirk admits that the genre has been somewhat diluted by the boom.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Whether this backlash will slow the data center boom, blacken the reputation of AI companies and their products with users, or hasten the roll-out of AI regulation globally remains to be seen.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Springer has hit four home runs this postseason, but none at a more important time than his Game 7 blast.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Every day on that set was a blast.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Our hero complies, serenading Suzie (and his anxious friends) with the sweetest rendition of Limahl's synth-pop jam.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dave Ball, the multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter who performed alongside Marc Almond in the influential synth-pop duo Soft Cell, died yesterday (October 22).—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
23 Oct. 2025
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Anchored by Syracuse University, the city hums with youthful spirit, from buzzy Marshall Street to the roar of the JMA Wireless Dome, where Orange basketball games regularly draw some of the largest crowds in college hoops.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The only noise was the roar of the crowd when Cole Sullivan and Jimmy Rolder intercepted passes on back-to-back drives, or when Bryce Underwood rolled out and found a wide-open Zack Marshall in the end zone.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Blue Jays haven’t hit a pinch slam in a regular-season game in more than seven years.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Previous slams have featured performances from Dominique Thorne (Ironheart), Jerrie Johnson (Harlem), Patrick Walker (Doc), and Lisa Arrindell (Madea’s Family Reunion).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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After the crash, the SUV was reportedly struck by a tractor-trailer that was traveling in the right lane behind the vehicle.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Five people were killed and one was injured in five vehicle crashes on Arkansas roads from Saturday through Wednesday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Thunderclap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderclap. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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