as in immediately
without delay
the reform movement was just beginning when it bang ran into opposition
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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a sharp bang that rattled the door
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as in clap
a loud explosive sound
a sudden bang made the cat jump
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3
as in kick
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
tried to get the most bang for her money at the attractions at the county fair
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1
as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the toy car banged into the wall and stopped
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
idly banged trees with a stick
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Recent Examples of bang
Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 July 2025
Gomez, always the goof in pics, is squatting in a pile of metallic balloons, reaching for the camera, while Swift, her bangs and red lipstick as perfectly in place as ever, leans back to gaze dreamily up at t—, are on brand for the duo.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 21 July 2025
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The most recent incident to prompt charges occurred Oct. 13, when Wolf reportedly banged pieces of metal and shouted homophobic insults at the occupants of a neighboring residence.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 16 July 2025
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Noun
With filming underway for The Devil Wears Prada 2, Anne Hathaway and 20th Century Studios are giving everyone a first look the actress’ Andy Sachs character, and something seems to be missing: her signature bangs.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 July 2025
Gomez, always the goof in pics, is squatting in a pile of metallic balloons, reaching for the camera, while Swift, her bangs and red lipstick as perfectly in place as ever, leans back to gaze dreamily up at t—, are on brand for the duo.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 21 July 2025
Verb
In total, Alcaraz won 88 percent of his first serve points, including the first 20, and banged down 13 aces.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The most recent incident to prompt charges occurred Oct. 13, when Wolf reportedly banged pieces of metal and shouted homophobic insults at the occupants of a neighboring residence.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang
Adverb
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Rather than just revel in shock and joy, Harman immediately looked a few steps out.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Santa Rosa County District Schools did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For a country like Italy, which prioritizes value for money, this is a devastating blow.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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People threw punches, kicked and jeered as a man on the ground tried to fend off the blows and a woman tumbled to the concrete, bloody and disoriented.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The rumble of discontent grew into the rapturous clap of thunder.—
Troy Onyango,
Time,
24 July 2025
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Remain inside for at least 30 minutes after the last thunder clap.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Suddenly, the baby delivers what seems to be a distinct kick, causing the dog's eyes to come open in confusion.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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That footnote could end up being quite a kick to the rears of grantees, awardees and contractors in universities, medical centers and other research organizations around the country.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Fortunately, burglars tend to go out of their way to avoid bumping into occupants.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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The 31-year-old victim tried to calm down the attacker, who was arguing with a man with a bat who bumped into him on E. 175th St. near Walton Ave.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The floods that hit the Hill Country nearly three weeks ago killed dozens of young girls at Camp Mystic, many of whose families live in the Houston region.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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More: Bourbon, other U.S. spirits could soon be hit with retaliatory EU tariffs.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Police slammed one of the women to the ground and swiftly ushered her away in handcuffs.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Phase 4 In the fourth stage, the body attempts to slam the brakes on starvation by lowering the metabolic rate - like switching on low-power mode to conserve energy.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
29 July 2025
Adverb
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Many people recover fully from Lyme disease, especially when the disease is caught early and treated promptly.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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For this purpose, medical personnel were asked for samples, which, if available, would be analyzed promptly.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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