as in immediately
without delay
the reform movement was just beginning when it bang ran into opposition
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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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as in clap
a loud explosive sound
a sudden bang made the cat jump
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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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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
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Embrace original ideas from creative thinkers who understand how to deliver a big content bang for smart bucks.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Next is the strength and coordination mentioned above, which is when your little one starts holding two objects and banging them together.
—Alyssa Sybertz, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
This guide will go over which Vanguards offer the best bang for your metaphorical buck in Marvel Rivals, with a little bit of info on their skills, their strengths, and their weaknesses.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Embrace original ideas from creative thinkers who understand how to deliver a big content bang for smart bucks.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
That continued Sunday when Matthew Wright’s game-winning field goal banged off the left upright and through the goalposts for a 19-17 victory with no time remaining.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Next is the strength and coordination mentioned above, which is when your little one starts holding two objects and banging them together.
—Alyssa Sybertz, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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Everything Blake Lively Claims in Complaint Against Justin Baldoni: Unwanted Kissing, Watching Her Naked and Smear Campaign WME did not comment when reached by PEOPLE, and a representative for Baldoni did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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That's the situation Diego Diaz, a radiologic technologist specializing in MRIs and X-rays in New York City has found himself in before when a scan has picked up a problem that's immediately clear to see.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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However, Washington delivered a blow to dislodge the football and the Ravens recovered.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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The ruling, issued earlier this week, marks a blow to the state's election procedures under Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Domingo stops himself, bringing his hands together in a single clap.Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Iron Man has a Nano-Shield; Ironheart has a Heartbeat Bubble forcefield to protect people, and Iron Hulk has his strong Iron Boom clap and Iron Hulk Stomp.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 15 Oct. 2024
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And kicker Mitch Jeter, who had missed half of his 12 field goal attempts and battled injuries this season, made two of his three kicks on Friday, including a 49-yarder with seven seconds remaining in the first half that put Notre Dame ahead 17-3 at halftime.Tim Casey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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However, Jake Elliott pushed his kick wide left on the 44-yard try.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Stock market - The meme stock games that began in 2021 are stretched, the artificial intelligence bubble is bumping into realities, and the hundreds of walking dead companies are stumbling towards oblivion.John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The first episode soared to No. 1 on Spotify and Apple, bumping The Joe Rogan Experience to second place.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, some parts of China’s economy have shown signs of a recovery, with manufacturing activity expanding for two months in a row and hitting a five-month high in November.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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But the Expos won only 52 games that season, and Sutherland hit a mere .239 with three home runs and a .289 on-base percentage in 141 games.Newsweek, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Despite its popularity, some critics have slammed the show's portrayal of women.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nick Jonas interview:Singer reflects on fatherhood, grief while promoting 'The Good Half' Fans slam Nick Jonas for Elon Musk post Several users took to the comments section to criticize Jonas' post, speculating the pop star is a supporter of Musk and his political ally Trump.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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His departure was precipitated by his decision to tear up a power- sharing deal with the SNP's junior coalition partner, the Scottish Greens, who promptly responded by backing a vote of no confidence in him.The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Diamondbacks then traded to pick up All-Star Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians, who promptly filled their new first base vacancy by signing free agent Carlos Santana to a one-year, $12 million deal.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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