as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the crate of oranges landed on the floor with a whump a whump in the kitchen startled the dog
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Nothing in the numbers or what was said on Thursday’s conference call suggests the best-of-breed retailer has lost a step in both its operations and its appeal to customers who want more bang for the buck and a fun shopping experience.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025 -
Gaga’s new ‘do featured blunt bangs and a face-framing silhouette that was curled under, creating a bouncy look.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
6 Mar. 2025
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Kansas City is also trying to set the world record for the largest collection of claps and is inviting all who visit to help be a part of it, Cocoran said.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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Few claps for attacks on Ukraine Trump’s least popular segment of the speech, across party lines, was his critique of Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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The construction boom that accompanied China's rapid economic rise sparked a wave of large-scale residential and commercial projects across the country.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Yet the first few weeks of Trump’s second term have been a far cry from the pro-business boom investors expected when he was reelected in November.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Hopkins has a blast with the role, spouting off soliloquies about right and wrong while gleefully pushing buttons that plunge Eddie into near-death scenarios from behind a curtain.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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Fans of Agatha Christie-style cozy mysteries will have a blast puzzling these out alongside our endearing fake-detective.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Seemingly meaningless interactions with their past selves end up changing the present in massive ways, with Jay turning into the biggest pop star on the planet and Matt wasting away as a drummer in a Jay McCarrol cover band.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Prince Jackson, the oldest son of legendary pop star Michael Jackson, made a rare appearance on Saturday, March 8.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Wait for the all-clear: After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Guest soloist Alexander Wasserman practiced the Grieg concerto, chords like thunderclaps resonating from the grand piano, a gorgeous black-lacquer Shigeru Kawai donated for this performance.—
Thomas Curwen,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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At a few points during his broadcast, the audio could barely be heard due to the bass and the roar of the crowd.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, the three-time MVP belted a two-run home run to right field in the third inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 4-0 lead, setting off a roar from the roughly 42,000 fans in attendance.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Our dashboard How Low Can Stocks Go During A Market Crash captures how key stocks fared during and after the last six market crashes.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Thursday’s episode comes after a series of incidents in recent weeks, including near misses, crash landings and accidents, including the fatal collision of an American Airlines plane and a US Army helicopter in Washington, DC.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Whump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whump. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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