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as in slapping
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
clapped him on the back as a friendly gesture
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Recent Examples of clapping
Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Editor’s picks Stomping their feet, clapping their hands, and slapping the table, the four characters sing of a man confined to Parchman while his lover is free.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
On the other end of the court, the Bruins forced a Southern Utah turnover when Skyy Clark dove onto the court for a steal, clapping in celebration after the Thunderbirds compounded their mistake with a foul.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
But in a sign of things to come, the Bruins forced a turnover less than a minute into the game when guard Skyy Clark dove onto the court for a steal, clapping in celebration after the Thunderbirds compounded their mistake with a foul.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Players on both teams began clapping with Ekeler being walked to the sideline.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Harper, a Michael Jackson tribute artist herself, remembers finding Neely mid-performance, surrounded by a crowd of tourists clapping to the rhythm and following Neely's encouragement to dance alongside him.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
Just to walk in and all of these amazing women are clapping with their heels, giving us applause.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
His motionless cha cha — which was strangely accompanied by two rows of clapping women behind him — didn’t move the needle for her, either.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
In a fan video shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), Swift can be seen cheering and clapping next to Donna, before pointing out someone on the field.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Editor’s picks Stomping their feet, clapping their hands, and slapping the table, the four characters sing of a man confined to Parchman while his lover is free.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
On the other end of the court, the Bruins forced a Southern Utah turnover when Skyy Clark dove onto the court for a steal, clapping in celebration after the Thunderbirds compounded their mistake with a foul.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
But in a sign of things to come, the Bruins forced a turnover less than a minute into the game when guard Skyy Clark dove onto the court for a steal, clapping in celebration after the Thunderbirds compounded their mistake with a foul.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Players on both teams began clapping with Ekeler being walked to the sideline.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Harper, a Michael Jackson tribute artist herself, remembers finding Neely mid-performance, surrounded by a crowd of tourists clapping to the rhythm and following Neely's encouragement to dance alongside him.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
Just to walk in and all of these amazing women are clapping with their heels, giving us applause.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
His motionless cha cha — which was strangely accompanied by two rows of clapping women behind him — didn’t move the needle for her, either.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clapping
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Each piece in the collection pays tribute to Ferguson’s longstanding history with the brand as well as Ksubi pieces she’s kept throughout the years.Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Spanish publication Montilla Digital reported on de la Torre’s death, while Spanish actors have paid tribute to their former colleague on social media.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Far from his wisest words, Herbert still earned loud applause from teammates.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The companies’ carriage deal has earned applause from Wall Street given WBD’s recent loss of NBA rights.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Conceived and directed by Stephen Sachs, this documentary drama about a family divided by the Jan. 6 insurrection had its world premiere in Los Angeles before opening in New York to further acclaim.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Focus Features released it in the U.S. on October 25, following the film’s premiere to critical acclaim at the Telluride Film Festival.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement In 2022, a woman filed for a restraining order against Sweeting, accusing her of punching her repeatedly in the head and kicking her in the chest.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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During an interview with detectives, Lambeth admitted to punching, stomping and strangling Howells, court documents stated.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Cher: The Memoir is a paean to being in the spotlight, for all its downsides and difficulties.Alexander Larman, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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The aftermath of the Madison Square Garden comedy bit has already activated national voices such as Bad Bunny, who decided to republish his paean to Puerto Ricans.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
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After the song ended, there were even more cheers and a longer ovation than usual, which some people thought could be fans' way of showing support at a time of possible heartache.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite the heavy-hitting lineup, none of the above felt remotely corporate, overly earnest, or organized within an inch of its life, as so many charity events are.Vogue, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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As a team, the Trojans capitalized on their opportunities at the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 25 attempts, while the Bulldogs only made six trips to the stripe.Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Through the spring and summer, the Garden State offered salutations to pedestrians from the tops of London taxis and beckoned from German train platforms.Will Peischel, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2024
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Other goals include training for a 10K, executing a sun salutation on a paddleboard, or improving important health metrics like your VO2 max. Before attempting unfamiliar workouts, develop a base level of fitness by meeting the minimum guidelines.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Clapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clapping. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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