Definition of whompnext

whomp

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of whomp
Noun
When the whomp whomp of the rotor faded and visibility returned, I was paralyzed with momentary panic. Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 Putting aside the frustration for Delroy Lindo, who would’ve looked so great collecting an award with his polka-dot ascot, Sean Penn’s decision to skip the Oscars gave the Best Supporting Actor award a real whomp-whomp feeling. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026 In stained water, the whomp and vibration these lures emit is second to none. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025 Nearly every morning the whomp of Russian artillery shells fired from miles away, across the Dnipro River, shakes the city. Jeffrey Gettleman Finbarr O’Reilly, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2022 Hunks of lardon bring a bacony whomp; they’re offset by a mulchy, acidic riff on salsa made with roasted broccoli. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2021 During this siege, several sturgeon in the 5-foot range jumped several times around the boat, landing with a giant whomp and whirl the size of a washtub. Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, 23 May 2020
Verb
Last year, the Hoosiers got whomped in the two games against elite opposition (a 38-15 loss at Ohio State and a 27-17 loss at Notre Dame that was 27-3 with less than two minutes left). Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 The teams design flavorful fantastic creations, from edible spiders to a whomping willow tree. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024 There’s a clear upside to the Florida Panthers getting whomped Saturday night. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2024 The Goons whomped on a number of unsuspecting victims in mob attacks in Gilbert and nearby communities over the course of a year, in several cases rendering people unconscious or bloodied. Abe Kwok, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024 As leader of the Conservative Party, Johnson won a whomping 80-seat majority in the House of Commons in 2019. William Booth, Washington Post, 15 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whomp
Noun
  • 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
  • One of the moments in the musical that caused the most laughter and claps from the audience was the final song, which mocks the idea of using violence as a form of protest rather than joining a movement or focusing on policy.
    Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Iguanas usually go viral for other reasons Iguanas are usually quick-moving and run away from their would-be captors with their long tails whipping behind them.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • The attorney questioned whether a person would be able to smell alcohol at the same time that wind generated by 18-wheelers and other vehicles whipping by on the highway was blowing, as was occurring during the officer’s time with Hampton.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Saldaña was draped in a black V-neck gown; Kidman sported effortlessly chic bangs and a shimmering Art Deco–esque top.
    Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
  • And with London real estate prices more than 20% below their 2014 peak, buyers can now get more bang for their buck.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • The team overcame significant injuries to finish 12-5 last season and win a playoff game as Shanahan finished fifth in voting for NFL Coach of the Year.
    Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • For example, while Messi may be today’s superstar, he was overcome by a coordinated system; so investing in the organization is critical.
    Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • But that was before the data center boom came to Georgia, upending development norms.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
  • Logging rates accelerated after the 1906 earthquake, and jumped again in the 1950s during the post-World War II boom.
    Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • Jericho pulled out a bag of sand and threw the sand into Ciampa’s eyes, shades of AEW Beach Break.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Shoutout to any restaurant that throws a few of those puppies in with the check.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Deaton notes that the best course of action for smaller infestations is to prune out the affected area to prevent the pests from spreading and treat the plant with insecticidal soap or a blast of soapy water.
    The Spruce, The Spruce, 21 July 2026
  • Mack followed a two-out walk issued to Jakob Marsee with a 409-foot blast to right field in the second.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The alleged joke bombed, greeted by the dinner attendees with silence.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 July 2026
  • Bahrain and Kuwait secretly sent fighter jets to bomb Iran, marking their first such attacks, sources told the Journal.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026

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“Whomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whomp. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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