as in cheering
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as in slapping
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
clapped him on the back as a friendly gesture
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Recent Examples of clapping
Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Cecilia was clapping her hands in vicarious delight.
—Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Takeaways As some players danced to the music playing in the background, Davis was clapping and talking excitedly to his charges.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Performers sing traditional Tajik songs, while guests let loose, dancing and clapping along.
—Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Last year, the couple chose a glam snap of them clapping at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany for their season's greetings.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
In a fan video shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), Swift can be seen cheering and clapping next to Donna, before pointing out someone on the field.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Editor’s picks Stomping their feet, clapping their hands, and slapping the table, the four characters sing of a man confined to Parchman while his lover is free.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
On the other end of the court, the Bruins forced a Southern Utah turnover when Skyy Clark dove onto the court for a steal, clapping in celebration after the Thunderbirds compounded their mistake with a foul.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Union also can be seen clapping beside them.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Cecilia was clapping her hands in vicarious delight.
—Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Takeaways As some players danced to the music playing in the background, Davis was clapping and talking excitedly to his charges.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Performers sing traditional Tajik songs, while guests let loose, dancing and clapping along.
—Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Last year, the couple chose a glam snap of them clapping at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany for their season's greetings.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
In a fan video shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), Swift can be seen cheering and clapping next to Donna, before pointing out someone on the field.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Editor’s picks Stomping their feet, clapping their hands, and slapping the table, the four characters sing of a man confined to Parchman while his lover is free.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
On the other end of the court, the Bruins forced a Southern Utah turnover when Skyy Clark dove onto the court for a steal, clapping in celebration after the Thunderbirds compounded their mistake with a foul.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clapping
Noun
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The name Gathright Dam pays tribute to Thomas Gathright, the man whose land the Jackson River flooded prior to the impoundment being built.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Kylie Jenner continues to pay tribute to her friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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South Carolina coach Lamont Paris called a 30-second timeout, and Bates dapped up and bumped chests with Missouri coach Dennis Gates, as Mizzou Arena erupted in applause.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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As the applause ebbed, Kuzin took a moment to address the audience.—
Thomas Curwen,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Song’s Past Lives, also released by A24 and starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo, debuted to critical acclaim in 2023, getting two Oscar nods including best picture.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, between wrapping Succession and beginning rehearsals on The Picture of Dorian Gray, which opened last year in London’s West End to staggering acclaim, Snook had a baby girl.—
Hannah-Rose Yee,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This the same woman whose 1969 Wellesley commencement address was a paean to youthful dissent, searching, and renewal.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
8 Feb. 2025
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Many interpretations were offered: the images were about the threat of mass extinction; a comment on gentrification; a paean to the plight of the Palestinians.—
The Week UK,
theweek,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Love -- who missed the Heat’s two games in Cleveland last season because of personal reasons and a heel injury -- received a loud ovation before the game and then was honored with a tribute video during the first timeout, drawing another standing ovation.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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In his first game back since leaving the Cavaliers for the Heat in February 2023 on the buyout market, Kevin Love not only received a rousing ovation when announced with the Heat starters, but an even louder one when a video tribute was played during the game’s first timeout.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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United have scored 23 goals in 20 Premier League games, off the back of hitting 57, 58, and 57 goals in the past three full seasons.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Just hitting a big play, that’s going to get everybody going, get everybody fired up.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Those two words — Philly's affectionate salutation — have taken on deeper meaning as the city grapples with the aftermath of a tragedy that killed seven people and injured dozens more.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Sun Salutations The sun salutations are a group of poses focused on moving the body.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2024
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“Clapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clapping. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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