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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Nothing in the numbers or what was said on Thursday’s conference call suggests the best-of-breed retailer has lost a step in both its operations and its appeal to customers who want more bang for the buck and a fun shopping experience.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025 -
Her bangs were teased and curled into the signature Marilyn Monroe swoop, with the lengths brushed out straight and the ends sculpted into flippy curls.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2025
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Jenner, dressed in a sparkling black floor-length gown, claps along with the rest of the theater and touches the Dune star’s cheek.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The nature of Favre's slow clap drew backlash from some with pro-LGBTQ beliefs on social media.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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There was a pandemic homeschooling boom; perhaps some families incorrectly got the idea that in-person schooling is just plain optional.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Broadcom has benefited from the AI boom that has swept Wall Street since the launch of ChatGPT, with shares more than doubling in 2024.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Christina Ricci is still having a blast playing Misty, and her diabolical energy is infectious.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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Jon Bernthal's Punisher will headline Werewolf by Night-style Marvel special: 'Like a shotgun blast of a story' (exclusive) Benjamin Poindexter (Wilson Bethel), a.k.a.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Seemingly meaningless interactions with their past selves end up changing the present in massive ways, with Jay turning into the biggest pop star on the planet and Matt wasting away as a drummer in a Jay McCarrol cover band.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Prince Jackson, the oldest son of legendary pop star Michael Jackson, made a rare appearance on Saturday, March 8.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Guest soloist Alexander Wasserman practiced the Grieg concerto, chords like thunderclaps resonating from the grand piano, a gorgeous black-lacquer Shigeru Kawai donated for this performance.—
Thomas Curwen,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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As the needle creeps higher, the Aston Martin relaxes into its comfort zone and the exhaust sounds open up with a throaty roar.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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But roars rang out for the police officers who tried to protect the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and their unyielding assessments of Trump and his pardon of 1,500 supporters who breached the seat of Congress, including many who violently attacked law enforcement.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Serious injuries were sustained and at least one person was transported to the hospital following a car versus pedestrian crash on Route 8 Southbound on Sunday morning, according to Connecticut State Police.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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Car safety is one glaring example that Perez uncovered: During a car crash women are 47% more likely to be seriously injured than men and 17% more likely to die, even when researchers control for factors such as height, weight, seat-belt usage, and crash intensity.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Whump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whump. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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