as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the soda can opened with a sharp pop
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as in dad
a male human parent
ask your pop if he knows where the keys to the shed are
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as in to explode
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
a balloon popped suddenly and startled us all
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as in to smash
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
popping popcorn over a campfire
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as in to shoot
to strike with a missile from a gun
went into the woods hoping to pop the rabbit that was eating our vegetables
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
interested in the pop fiction that most of the other publishing houses happily churned out
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Recent Examples of pop
Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
As well as exploring her internal struggles via her music, the experimental pop singer has also been refreshingly candid in interviews, speaking about her struggles with depression, body dysmorphia, and more.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 21 May 2025
Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Vail shares popped 11% in after-hours trading on the news of the CEO change.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 27 May 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Singing over cinematic piano, guitars and strings, the pop star steps fully into the power of her voice on the new track.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Here, Gerdes created an airy, cohesive container with delicate, shimmering flowers of alyssum and ‘Glitz’ euphorbia, pops of pale purple ‘Starfish’ petunia blooms, soft mounds of velvety artemisia, and trailing silver tendrils of dichondra.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
As well as exploring her internal struggles via her music, the experimental pop singer has also been refreshingly candid in interviews, speaking about her struggles with depression, body dysmorphia, and more.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 21 May 2025
Verb
Lastly, prepare to pour the lemon mixture over the pan and pop it in the oven to bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Vail shares popped 11% in after-hours trading on the news of the CEO change.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 27 May 2025
Adjective
The pop star has a long history with the AMAs, having first performed at the 2001 ceremony, hosted in 2015, and made over 10 appearances in the years between and beyond.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Singing over cinematic piano, guitars and strings, the pop star steps fully into the power of her voice on the new track.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 May 2025
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Verb
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Russia on Sunday fired a total of 273 exploding drones and decoys targeting Ukraine's Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions, according to Ukraine’s air force.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
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Russia on Sunday fired a total of 273 exploding drones and decoys targeting Ukraine’s Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions, Ukraine’s air force said.—
Giada Zampano,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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The goal snapped a lengthy cold streak for one of the top goal scorers in the regular season — only Hilary Knight and Marie-Philip Poulin had more goals than Vanišová — at a massive moment in the game, with just 10 minutes left in regulation.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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One of the others mimed palming the girl’s rear while the third snapped a photo.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Verb
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The crash came a little over a year after the Dali, a 984-foot-long cargo ship, lost power while departing Baltimore’s harbor and smashed into the Key Bridge, killing six people and destroying critical infrastructure.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Devers stepped to the plate with a tie score and smashed a 2-1 breaking ball to deep right-center over the bullpen wall, propelling the Red Sox to a 7-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Original price: $40 (Abercrombie & Fitch) A fashionable, heavyweight cropped tee from Abercrombie & Fitch is the definition of style meets comfort.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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The Pitch Perfect actress played the flamboyantly fashionable Capitol chaperone for all four Hunger Games films until 2015.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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On Saturday morning, a bomb was detonated at American Reproductive Centers in Palm Springs, destroying much of the building, injuring four people and killing the bomber.—
Paige St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Like many Americans, Dr. Garwin grew concerned when Moscow that summer detonated its first atom bomb.—
William J. Broad,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Verb
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But the illusion of paradise is shattered when another guest is found dead and Gabriel becomes the prime suspect.—
Laura Thompson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The Dolphins haven’t had a route runner like him since Randy McMichael, whose single-season receptions and yards produced record, which was set in 2004, Smith shattered.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Alone at the top of the key, Brunson dribbled into a wide open three and drilled it, and the Knicks went on to win 116-113.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
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Don’t let Donald drill Donald Trump is offering a massive public lands giveaway to the fossil fuel industry.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Hailey, 28, appeared in a new episode of Vogue's popular In the Bag series, in tandem with her cover story, which was released on Tuesday, May 20.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) returned to action after a month’s break to host one of their biggest and most popular events of the season: the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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