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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2
as in clap
a loud explosive sound
a sudden bang made the cat jump
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3
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
Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
The star also sported turquoise hair with baby bangs.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Then, sometime after midnight on July 18, guards began banging their batons on the bars of the men’s cells.
—Perla Trevizo, ProPublica, 30 July 2025
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Noun
To get even more bang for your buck, arrive during the daily organ recital, which is performed in the grand entrance hall at 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
The star also sported turquoise hair with baby bangs.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Love apparently tore the ligament after banging his hand on a helmet during a sack.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Then, sometime after midnight on July 18, guards began banging their batons on the bars of the men’s cells.
—Perla Trevizo, ProPublica, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang
Adverb
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Sony Pictures did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for more information.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Almost immediately, reports began to reach New York about Nathan’s overbearing management style.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The expiration of the enhanced subsidies will also deal a major blow to Covered Connecticut, a program that provides no-cost exchange plans to residents who make too much to qualify for Medicaid but still earn 175% or less than the federal poverty level.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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The decline threatens to push record beef prices even higher, with tariffs limiting importers’ ability to soften the blow.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Golf Channel would always be playing in the background; the soft claps were the soundtrack to our slow Saturdays.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Clap your hands Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique In Malawi and more rural areas of Zimbabwe, the clapping of hands comes after folks shake in a call-and-answer style—the first person claps once, and the second person twice, in response.—
Chris Ciolli,
AFAR Media,
15 July 2025
Noun
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San Marcos coach Tom Carroll shunned a tying kick, going for a go-ahead 2-point PAT.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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The chicken used here is shredded and has a good kick of spice, though, and that’s offset by a smooth cheese sauce, pico de gallo and a zesty lime crema sauce.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That also means 25 percent longer battery life, bumping Google's claim up to 40 hours of run time for the 45-mm watch and 30 hours for the 41-mm model.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
20 Aug. 2025
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Only union employees represented by Workers United are entitled to bumping rights.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Quick hits Clarkston football defeated Belleville 38-7 at Wayne State to open up the MHSAA season.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Father Mackie's backstory hits the cutting room floor Loyal Osman readers might be surprised to learn that Father Mackie only has a few on-screen moments in the movie adaptation, and his heartbreaking backstory is largely cut for time.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And Patriots linebacker Jack Gibbens punched the ball out as Dart got his arm, body and head slammed to the turf.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Aug. 2025
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In recent weeks, Trump has slammed Powell over cost overruns tied to the central bank’s $2.5 billion building renovation project.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Check-in is seamless and luggage is delivered to your room promptly.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Martin responded promptly to the messages at 3:44 p.m.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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