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
Cue a thunderclap and a statue of Jesus dripping a tear of blood.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
With a few simple directions from Lightfoot, the tape started rolling, band members began playing, and out came a haunting, unrelenting sound that evoked the sensation of a roiling sea, complete with an opening drum fill that struck like a thunderclap.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
That will shift with a thunderclap.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Step off the tube at Tottenham Court Road and the Samsung flagship hits you like an LED thunderclap.
—Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
With a few simple directions from Lightfoot, the tape started rolling, band members began playing, and out came a haunting, unrelenting sound that evoked the sensation of a roiling sea, complete with an opening drum fill that struck like a thunderclap.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
That will shift with a thunderclap.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Step off the tube at Tottenham Court Road and the Samsung flagship hits you like an LED thunderclap.
—Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderclap
Noun
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There was no standing ovation, only a few sporadic claps mixed in with folks cheering for Fitzpatrick.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Gamma rays are the most energetic type of light rays, typically marking the last gasp of a dying star or the cataclysmic clap of two neutron stars.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
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To accentuate her silver metallic gown, Twain rocked rocked full bangs teamed with long auburn tresses.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Another advantage of a riad is being bang in the heart of the medina but having what seems like an oasis of peace to return to after a day plunging into the chaos of the city.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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While massive, that is still below the levels seen in the first computer boom and the dot-com bubble that followed in 1999-2000.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Nvidia makes chips that are helping fuel the AI boom, and Huang and other executives view the trip as an opportunity to strengthen ties in the Chinese market.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The ministry said the blast occurred outside a building linked to the Defense Ministry but gave no further details.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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These types of barriers are designed to shield service members from the blast of a mortar or rocket but offer no protection from aerial attacks.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Schwarber walked, and Harper followed with his 11th homer of the season, a monster shot that made the significant chunk of the PNC Park crowd who made the five-hour drive across the state roar with approval.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Lee slid in safely with a head-first slide to tie the game at two apiece, letting out a cathartic roar towards his dugout from his knees.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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The tone was set for his highlight reel performance with an early alley-oop pass to Victor Wembanyama, followed by an open 3-pointer on the wing and a two-handed slam over Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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This past week, Netflix announced something that should seem like a slam-dunk, a global concert tour for KPop Demon Hunters, its most popular film ever and cultural phenomenon that’s about…musical performances and concert tours.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash, police said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The outlet reported three people suffered injuries in the crash.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Thunderclap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderclap. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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