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
Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
The Gunbarrel Grill: For the best bang for your buck, head to The Gunbarrel Grill in Monarch’s main lodge.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
After two exhaustive weeks of chaotic bargaining and sleepless nights, nearly 200 nations banged through the contentious finance pact in the early hours beneath a sports stadium roof in Azerbaijan.
—Afp, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2024
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Noun
In other words, straight partnerships seem to be going out not with a 4B-style bang but with a whimper.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
The Gunbarrel Grill: For the best bang for your buck, head to The Gunbarrel Grill in Monarch’s main lodge.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
Hundreds of revelers roar at once, thrusting homemade torches into the freezing air and banging pans together with cacophonous glee.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
After two exhaustive weeks of chaotic bargaining and sleepless nights, nearly 200 nations banged through the contentious finance pact in the early hours beneath a sports stadium roof in Azerbaijan.
—Afp, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2024
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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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The network has struggled to convince media companies to carry it and suffered a big blow when it was dropped by DirecTV in 2022.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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And there’s Teeny doing a mocking sarcasm clap, which is my second favorite type of clap, after an inspirational movie slow clap that starts as a solitary person in a crowd and then spreads like wildfire into a full assault of applause by a large grip of onlookers.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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On the sidelines, there was a warm embrace from Ancelotti and claps and cheers from the rest of the staff.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Noun
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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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These giftable kicks are playful, affordable and will look great under your tree this year.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 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
Verb
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Mixed precipitation hits Midwest The arctic blast is gone and warmer weather is leading to troublesome mixed precipitation in the Midwest.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Amaya made significant in-season adjustments, though, hitting .271 with a .761 OPS after the All-Star break while continuing to build trust with pitchers.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 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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But while rival European horologists vaunt the traditions of their centuries-old workshops, design duo Toledano & Chan’s new creation has a longer history altogether: It was carved from a meteorite that slammed into Earth around 1 million years ago.Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Conducting training sessions focused on compliance awareness has further helped employees recognize and address risks promptly.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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How the two women came together is unclear; Kirk didn’t respond to a request for comment, and when contacted, Fuller promptly hung up the phone.Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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