as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the crate of oranges landed on the floor with a whump a whump in the kitchen startled the dog
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Singer Carly Rae Jepsen also wore baby’s breath in her hair at her New York wedding, yet added it to a half-up, half-down hairstyle that allowed her bangs to come forward.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Shortly thereafter, the two women heard a loud bang and exited the bedroom to find Toth lying on the kitchen floor and staring blankly at the ceiling, the report said.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Gac got the crowd going a bit at the Milan Ice Skating Arena, with their drum-heavy track drawing a clap-along from the stands.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lots of claps all around, as production in the area is still down significantly over five-year averages.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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The sobering assessment stood in stark contrast to a year of headlines celebrating China’s AI boom.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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More broadly, the ongoing AI boom will also continue to boost Texas companies’ productivity, the Dallas Fed projected, while the state — and particularly North Texas — will also see a notable economic lift from the upcoming World Cup.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The answer came when police found an online statement written by 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus, who died in the car bomb blast.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Today will see a brief warm blast with highs soaring to near 50°.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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For reasons both too silly and too complicated to go into, the two men’s friendship ends and Jay winds up becoming a huge pop star as a solo act — and eventually, a fugitive from the law.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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This versatile dairy staple can bulk up a breakfast smoothie, anchor a marinade for lamb and other meats, form the base of classic dips like tzatziki, and transform ice pops into high-protein, healthy desserts—adding tang, tenderness, and creaminess along the way.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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Wait for the all-clear: After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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In South Orange County, a huge thunderclap woke residents as the storm moved overhead early Friday.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
22 Nov. 2025
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Seattle’s home crowd let out a menacing roar.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The dunk led to the loudest roar by the crowd inside Allen Fieldhouse all game.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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Of course, the circumstances for why each band lost their personnel varies, such as illness (Mick Jones), death (the 1977 Skynyrd airplane crash), and the inevitable need for retirement.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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Liberty police, with the help of the Kansas City Police Department, is investigating the crash.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Whump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whump. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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