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
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The movement toward soft glam, luminous skin, and pops of color is all about honoring our features, not reshaping them.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 June 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Glass pops and shards sprinkle onto the pavement, glittering on the concrete in the low light like dozens of tiny mirrors.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Newman and a contract orchestra assembled on the Barbra Streisand Scoring Stage, the pop temple on the old MGM lot where Garland laid down her vocals with composer Herbert Stothart.
—Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
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Noun
Lorde dials back the nature themes and acoustic sounds in service to sturdier pop fare and a more approachable façade.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The movement toward soft glam, luminous skin, and pops of color is all about honoring our features, not reshaping them.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 June 2025
Verb
Top trends: Thong-style sandals and slides popped up everywhere from Kiko Kostadinov to Dries Van Noten, and Louis Vuitton to Lemaire.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Glass pops and shards sprinkle onto the pavement, glittering on the concrete in the low light like dozens of tiny mirrors.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
Adjective
Or keep things spicy and bring in just one to keep the pop energy concentrated?
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Newman and a contract orchestra assembled on the Barbra Streisand Scoring Stage, the pop temple on the old MGM lot where Garland laid down her vocals with composer Herbert Stothart.
—Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop
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What Is Happening in Cape Coral? Cape Coral's housing market exploded during the pandemic, when thousands of out-of-state newcomers flocked to the relatively affordable Florida paradise, snatching up for-sale homes and driving up prices.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Earlier this week, excitement exploded online after an announcement suggested that staking $100,000 in TON for three years, plus a one-time $35,000 processing fee, would grant applicants a 10-year UAE Golden Visa.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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As the telescope snaps its gigantic photographs, algorithms will first automatically correct for effects such as stray light from the sky and image-blurring atmospheric turbulence.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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Micheal Ward and Luke Grimes step out for the L.A. premiere of A24's Eddington at DGA Theater Complex on June 26. Khloé Kardashian and Kim Kardashian pose as Kris Jenner (not pictured) snaps a photo of them on a taxi boat in Venice on June 26.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The other oar was smashed off, and the raft was littered up with leaves and branches and dirt.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Odie's menu includes smash burgers and signature drinks inspired by band members.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The couple was spotted attending the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on June 27 and wore a pair of fashionable ensembles for the event.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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In the downstairs Photo Elysée space, American photographer Tyler Mitchell’s show Wish This Was Real depicts African American subjects of all ages in all manner of settings, in images that are at times fashionable, at times quotidian, and often enigmatic—but always richly beautiful in composition.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Bottom sea mines are placed on the seabed and designed to detonate when a ship passes nearby.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The defenseless shark is detonated to bits and everyone cheers.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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His ability to love completely hasn’t been shattered, however.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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These moves have shattered walls that have long kept data within the agencies that collect it.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
25 June 2025
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Trump also wrote on social media calling on the Department of Energy to drill quickly.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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There was Ben Sheppard drilling a 3-pointer from the top of the key as the third quarter expired that nearly blew the roof off the Fieldhouse.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Here’s what to know about the history of this popular seaside city and its residents.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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There will also be easy access to other popular north-central spots between Seventh Street and Seventh Avenue.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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“Pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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