as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a London theatre critic who can generally be relied upon for his bang on assessments of new plays in the West End
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Recent Examples of bang on
Supporters of then-President Donald Trump bang on glass where election absentee ballots are counted at Detroit's TCF Center on Nov. 4, 2020.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
The new 92-acre park boasts athletic fields, a splash pad, play villages with huge colorful climbing structures and a 35-foot slide, a splash pad, musical features little kids can bang on, a rubbery ground to soften inevitable falls and lots more.
—Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024
The man in the dark hoodie then begins to bang on the windows with his forearm before drawing an unidentifiable blunt instrument from his sleeve, and then using the object to smash the windows of the place of worship.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
Early in the inning, Branham’s coaches were told the team would be handed a delay of game warning if players in the dugout continued to bang on the dugout fence while cheering.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
The new 92-acre park boasts athletic fields, a splash pad, play villages with huge colorful climbing structures and a 35-foot slide, a splash pad, musical features little kids can bang on, a rubbery ground to soften inevitable falls and lots more.
—Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024
The man in the dark hoodie then begins to bang on the windows with his forearm before drawing an unidentifiable blunt instrument from his sleeve, and then using the object to smash the windows of the place of worship.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
Early in the inning, Branham’s coaches were told the team would be handed a delay of game warning if players in the dugout continued to bang on the dugout fence while cheering.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang on
Adjective
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If the bookmakers are correct, Makhachev will end 2025 with the UFC title in his hands.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Botching the small details only gives critics license to revel in their sense of superiority, even when the big-picture allegations are correct.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
17 Jan. 2025
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Reports that Rihanna would be in attendance for her partner, A$AP Rocky’s, criminal trial have proven themselves accurate, as court reporter Meghann Cuniff has revealed that the singer is, indeed, in the courtroom gallery, seated beside family members.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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While the eruption poses no danger to humans, an accurate prediction could put researchers closer to accurately being able to forecast volcanic eruptions, according to researchers.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Multigenerational families living together is very true to Latine culture in the United States and beyond.—
Zayda Rivera,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Even if for the sake of argument that were true, the policy response is not and never can be.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Boyd may have tried to explain the situation, but pushing a coach, or anyone for that matter, is never a good look.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Reacting to the decision by the Trump administration to close the U.S. visa section of the embassy in Colombia, Petro said there are thousands of Americans living in Colombia without proper documentation.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Wipes contain the proper amount of disinfectant to kill germs, which is another important factor.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Bang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang%20on. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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