as in immediately
without delay
the reform movement was just beginning when it bang ran into opposition
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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a sharp bang that rattled the door
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as in clap
a loud explosive sound
a sudden bang made the cat jump
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as in kick
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
tried to get the most bang for her money at the attractions at the county fair
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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the toy car banged into the wall and stopped
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
idly banged trees with a stick
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Recent Examples of bang
Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Plus, bangs are pretty practical once the temperature cools down.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2024
Andrea Rodriguez and Milexsy Duran, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
In Santo Suárez, part of a populous neighborhood in southwestern Havana, people went into the streets banging pots and pans in protest at night on Oct. 20.
—Andrea Rodriguez and Milexsy Duran, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Customers weren’t necessarily shopping for inexpensive food as much as more bang for their buck.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Plus, bangs are pretty practical once the temperature cools down.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
In Santo Suárez, part of a populous neighborhood in southwestern Havana, people went into the streets banging pots and pans in protest Sunday night.
—Andrea Rodriguez and Milexsy Duran, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
In Santo Suárez, part of a populous neighborhood in southwestern Havana, people went into the streets banging pots and pans in protest at night on Oct. 20.
—Andrea Rodriguez and Milexsy Duran, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang
Adverb
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Trump's lawyers, who are pushing for the case to be dismissed entirely in light of his election victory, did not immediately respond.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for confirmation at the time, but the network typically does not comment on casting.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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But Manchin raced across town from a previous engagement to deliver the fatal blow, 50-49.Axios, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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Then, when the entire sector was down, Siemens Energy got hit with another blow.Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Officer Rich Wong, with family and friends by his side, waved to a crowd of fellow police officers as he was wheeled out of Jamaica Hospital Wednesday afternoon and met with salutes and a thunder of claps.Shawn Inglima, New York Daily News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Many field athletes lead the crowd in a progressive clap.Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Old Bay seasoning: This savory spice blend streamlines seasoning the shrimp and adds a tangy kick to contrast the rich cream cheese mixture.Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Titans opened the game with an impressive drive, aided by a poor squib on the opening kick that set them up at the Legend 39-yard line.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
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One other thing to consider: If Arizona State can’t get a first-round bye, could the committee reward the Sun Devils’ six-game winning streak with something better than the 12th and final seed, bumping them ahead of Alabama, which currently holds the last at-large spot?The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The ebike is also reported compatible with Priority's optional rack extender, which could bump the total capacity to 1,200 Wh. Priority Bicycles Elsewhere, the 6061 aluminum frame's head tube angle has been tweaked to 68-5 degrees for the promise of smoother control and enhanced stability.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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Max with ads is $3 a month over the next six months ($42 off), with HBO hits like Game of Thrones and Discovery Plus content included.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 2 Dec. 2024
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Wynonna Judd's Daughter Grace Kelley's Latest Mugshot Surfaces Following Georgia Arrest A week later, on April 11, she was hit with another charge.Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Thinking quickly, Bree grabs a cast-iron skillet and slams it into his head, knocking him out cold.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
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British mobile giant Vodafone is to axe 11,000 jobs over three years in the latest cull to hit the tech sector, as new boss Margherita Della Valle slammed recent performance.Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner filed a notice of claim against the state after their pets were taken by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation on Oct. 30 and promptly killed.Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Nov. 2024
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Given that guarantee, many who promptly got their hands on the book where surprised to see Kelce’s performance was nowhere to be found in its 256 pages.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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