as in clap
a loud explosive sound
awakened by the thunderclap of a large branch falling on the roof
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Recent Examples of thunderclap
The historic nature of that thunderclap moment wasn’t lost on the 34-year-old entrepreneur.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
What prepared you for the thunderclap in the midst of the backbreaking toil?
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
This type of headache, called a thunderclap headache, occurs quickly and without warning.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
The news has been described as a potential 'thunderclap' in French politics, and has triggered outcry from more moderate and leftist camps.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
What prepared you for the thunderclap in the midst of the backbreaking toil?
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
This type of headache, called a thunderclap headache, occurs quickly and without warning.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
The news has been described as a potential 'thunderclap' in French politics, and has triggered outcry from more moderate and leftist camps.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderclap
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Jenner, dressed in a sparkling black floor-length gown, claps along with the rest of the theater and touches the Dune star’s cheek.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The nature of Favre's slow clap drew backlash from some with pro-LGBTQ beliefs on social media.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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To get the most bang for your buck and to get the best selection of homes, Vrbo recommends booking your vacation home at least two months before travel dates.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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Brown wore her blonde locks in a messy updo and added in some chunky bangs a la Anderson in the '90s.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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There was a pandemic homeschooling boom; perhaps some families incorrectly got the idea that in-person schooling is just plain optional.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Broadcom has benefited from the AI boom that has swept Wall Street since the launch of ChatGPT, with shares more than doubling in 2024.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Christina Ricci is still having a blast playing Misty, and her diabolical energy is infectious.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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Jon Bernthal's Punisher will headline Werewolf by Night-style Marvel special: 'Like a shotgun blast of a story' (exclusive) Benjamin Poindexter (Wilson Bethel), a.k.a.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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What began as an Instagram community during the pandemic has evolved into a vibrant collection of more than 200 original works spanning digital, mural, abstract, and pop culture art — each inspired by Whataburger's iconic orange-and-white striped aesthetic.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, Kelce has used his NFL platform as a launching pad into even wider mainstream pop culture exposure.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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As the needle creeps higher, the Aston Martin relaxes into its comfort zone and the exhaust sounds open up with a throaty roar.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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But roars rang out for the police officers who tried to protect the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and their unyielding assessments of Trump and his pardon of 1,500 supporters who breached the seat of Congress, including many who violently attacked law enforcement.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Brundage hasn’t won a fight since his spectacular slam KO victory over Zach Reese in December 2023.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Castle served up a 360-degree windmill slam on his first try.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Serious injuries were sustained and at least one person was transported to the hospital following a car versus pedestrian crash on Route 8 Southbound on Sunday morning, according to Connecticut State Police.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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Car safety is one glaring example that Perez uncovered: During a car crash women are 47% more likely to be seriously injured than men and 17% more likely to die, even when researchers control for factors such as height, weight, seat-belt usage, and crash intensity.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Thunderclap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderclap. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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