as in excellent
of the very best kind
you did a bang-up job on this sales report
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Recent Examples of bang up
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
The Dodgers have the deepest pitching rotation in Major League Baseball, but they have been banged up all season with Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Tony Gonsolin all missing a large chunk of the season.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Josef Adalian, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Should anyone harbor doubts that a bang-up thriller could be made out of crypto currency, check out Cutter Hodierne’s nifty little moralizing gem.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Sheets’ arm and body had left an indentation in the wall.
Sheets, who was said to have a head bruise and also have banged up his hip, wrist and thumb, traveled to San Francisco with the Padres on Sunday evening.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
The Dodgers have the deepest pitching rotation in Major League Baseball, but they have been banged up all season with Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Tony Gonsolin all missing a large chunk of the season.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Verb
The Pitt first and foremost has to be good, and Max will need to do a bang-up job marketing the show — not just ahead of its launch but week-to-week.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Should anyone harbor doubts that a bang-up thriller could be made out of crypto currency, check out Cutter Hodierne’s nifty little moralizing gem.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang up
Adjective
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
Verb
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President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have laid waste to the federal workforce, and the Department of Government Efficiency’s reckless job cuts have wiped out thousands of stable and middle-class jobs.—
Juliana Stratton,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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The new deal wiped out a looming player option and keeps Lugo in Kansas City for the long haul.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Cody Bellinger, a terrific defender, couldn’t find an Ernie Clement flyball in the lights in the sixth inning, which officially resulted in a one-out triple.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Lugo’s future Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo was terrific again Wednesday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Nor are companies in our coverage universe by and large taking the kind of risks now that could come back to hurt them in tougher times.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Of all the clubs, the changes hurt Frisco Ice Hockey Association the most.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Anything that damages the trust between the vendor, Microsoft, and the user is as much a threat as the hackers themselves, in my never humble opinion.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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With a solid data foundation, external factors like fuel prices or carrier availability can be incorporated into planning with greater confidence.—
Clemente Theotokis,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Their actions involved great risk, and some mothers themselves were disappeared by the military.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
31 July 2025
Verb
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That would harm the prospect of a contiguous Palestinian state and their prospects for independence.—
Edith M. Lederer,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The Trump administration is notably investigating how chip tariffs and imports could harm national security, with a report due out in two weeks, Lutnick announced today.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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“Bang up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang%20up. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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