as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
the film lacks compelling characters, but it has plenty of bang-bang action
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Recent Examples of bang-bang
Robert Thomas had a couple of quick, bang-bang slot chances in the first period that Lankinen robbed him on.
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Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Despite the bang-bang nature of the play, To’oTo’o was called for unnecessary roughness.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Marquette got the ball back and hit another 3 to take a lead before DePaul forced overtime on a bang-bang goaltending call.
—Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Robert Thomas had a couple of quick, bang-bang slot chances in the first period that Lankinen robbed him on.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Despite the bang-bang nature of the play, To’oTo’o was called for unnecessary roughness.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Marquette got the ball back and hit another 3 to take a lead before DePaul forced overtime on a bang-bang goaltending call.
—Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Three batters later, the Yankees failed to match such bang-bang decision-making.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
But the trail runner, Andy Pages, was thrown out at home on a bang-bang play at the plate after running through a stop sign from third base coach Dino Ebel.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Despite the bang-bang nature of the play, To’oTo’o was called for unnecessary roughness.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Marquette got the ball back and hit another 3 to take a lead before DePaul forced overtime on a bang-bang goaltending call.
—Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Robert Thomas had a couple of quick, bang-bang slot chances in the first period that Lankinen robbed him on.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Despite the bang-bang nature of the play, To’oTo’o was called for unnecessary roughness.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Marquette got the ball back and hit another 3 to take a lead before DePaul forced overtime on a bang-bang goaltending call.
—Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Three batters later, the Yankees failed to match such bang-bang decision-making.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
But the trail runner, Andy Pages, was thrown out at home on a bang-bang play at the plate after running through a stop sign from third base coach Dino Ebel.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang-bang
Adjective
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Third, the violent reaction in financial markets that followed Mr. Trump's latest tariff salvo could persuade him to change course.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Adams said the pair had discussed how to combat violent migrant gangs and embedding more New York Police Department officers into federal task forces.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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There’s scenario No. 1: Either Carter, a ferocious All-American pass rusher, or Hunter, a generational wide receiver-cornerback hybrid, is available, and the Patriots can add a premium talent at a position of need in what can only be described as a front-office dream.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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In other words, if Instagram had even somewhat appeared as a future threat to Facebook or Facebook’s competition, there would have been a ferocious bidding war for Instagram that would have pushed its purchase price far, far above $1 billion.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not content, Gibbs-White storms towards the penalty area for the return pass, but ends up furious with his team-mate, whose shot is blocked.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The ex-girlfriend was hurt, and my roommate who is having the affair is furious with me.—
Philip Galanes,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Battle of Okinawa lasted 82 days, with fierce fighting on land and sea.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The documentary follows the story of Ángel, a charismatic boy with fierce love for his Guarani roots and a vision for his Paraguayan hometown of Nanawa.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Overanalyzing every win and loss will make your journey feel more turbulent than necessary.—
Nelson Chu,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Interesting, turbulent life (including 22 years in prison).—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What To Know The Center for Countering Disinformation, a branch of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, said on Wednesday that Russia was using CS gas, an irritant chemical, in its Shahed explosive drones.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Blending intimate moments, explosive performances, and cultural commentary, the film captures how Wizkid is using his platform to change perceptions, reclaim African identity, and inspire a new generation.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But after a rough start, Budenholzer benched Nurkić and removed him from the rotation.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Two paratroopers were injured after a rough landing that was caught on video at a baseball game in Arizona.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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King’s 1981 book about a mother and son who get trapped in their car while protecting themselves from a rabid dog was first adapted for the screen in the 1983.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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The independent releasing strategy tied to another of Roth’s points of horror, the rabid fanbase.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bang-bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang-bang. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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