as in immediately
without delay
the reform movement was just beginning when it bang ran into opposition
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1
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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2
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
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 July 2025
The strips are very flexible, and many users note a great bang for the buck.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2025
arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
Ensure everyone is secure inside before banging pots or making other loud noises to scare the bear away.
—Saman Shafiq, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Her hair is a vivid true scarlet, Crayola marker red—not auburn, not cherry cola, not copper, not strawberry—and worn long and pin-straight with bangs.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 July 2025
The strips are very flexible, and many users note a great bang for the buck.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2025
Verb
Flanked by Republican legislators and members of his Cabinet, Trump signed the multitrillion-dollar legislation at a desk on the White House driveway, then banged down a gavel gifted to him by House Speaker Mike Johnson that was used during the bill's final passage Thursday.
—arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
Ensure everyone is secure inside before banging pots or making other loud noises to scare the bear away.
—Saman Shafiq, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang
Adverb
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Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the shooting, and a police spokesperson did not immediately describe details or announce an arrest.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 July 2025
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The profit boost tokens can immediately be used for bets up to $25 on other fights.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Smith shoved the gun in the guy’s gut, took the blow, then left.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
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The title bout bore out as a chess match, as the ISL school traded blows with one of the top MIAA teams from the South Shore.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
19 July 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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Stock up on your favorite flavor combos, making sure to include fruity, sweet, and even syrups with a little kick.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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The kicks come with many of the same comfortable designs as its beloved Oca Low sneakers that even Gabrielle Union has worn.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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The free exhibit is an immersive learning experience for the whole family, even featuring a DJ booth bumping Chicano oldies to enhance the vibe.—
MARIANA GARCIA,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
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Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium shows bumped things up to about $200 to start, while Toronto represents the tour’s luxury market with premium seats hitting $2,162.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
17 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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Economic Trends First time and affordable home buyers are getting slammed.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Fourteen people died when a Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad mail train slammed into the rear of a passenger train stopped for a signal in Western Springs.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Follow evacuation orders: If local authorities issue an evacuation order, heed it promptly.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
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In February, President Donald Trump made an aggressive push to reshape the Kennedy Center by firing its leader, naming a longtime confidant as interim executive director, dismissing board members appointed by Democrats and then appointing his own trustees who promptly elected him as chair.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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“Bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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