as in excellent
of the very best kind
you did a bang-up job on this sales report
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as in to wipe out
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Recent Examples of bang-up
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
By Jeffrey Kluger September 25, 2024 3:13 PM EDT
The U.S. military has been protecting the home front for nearly 250 years—and doing a bang-up job of it.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Sep. 2024
Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Push bristles back into their usual shape if they got banged up, and lay the brush flat to dry.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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Imagine though that if the AI does a bang-up job, those same people will be mad as hornets.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
By Jeffrey Kluger September 25, 2024 3:13 PM EDT
The U.S. military has been protecting the home front for nearly 250 years—and doing a bang-up job of it.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Sep. 2024
Verb
At Oregon, with Jordan Burch banged up, Harmon also has shown an ability to play over the tackle or out wide and deliver high-end production.
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Push bristles back into their usual shape if they got banged up, and lay the brush flat to dry.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang-up
Adjective
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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Kansas City’s secondary is also excellent at tackling and does a good job of limiting explosive runs.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Large pharma companies are also bracing for upcoming drug patent expirations that could wipe out $300 billion in revenues by 2028, putting more pressure on them to offset losses with new products.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Buffalo won the turnover battle, 3-0, wiping out Baltimore's massive edge in total yards, 416-273.—
David K. Li,
NBC News,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And Kieran Culkin is the highlight of the piece, absolutely terrific in a mercurial and emotional role, and the Golden Globe winner and Screen Actors Guild nominee is the clear favorite to win best supporting actor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Both specific in its intent and mischievously opaque in its execution, this wilfully strange art project can switch from flip to serious in the blink of an eye, using a terrific cast to weave a trance-like state of oddness that somehow sustains to the finishing line.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramírez have lagged in voting, hurt by suspensions for performance-enhancing drugs.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Others may become disengaged, hurting productivity, Yost said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When radon gas is inhaled, its radioactive particles can damage lung tissue, which increases the risk of developing lung cancer.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Other establishments were not damaged but remain inaccessible due to the devastation.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond personal vacations, Evans’ work has granted him an even greater gift of not just popping in and out of a place, but really getting to know destinations across the globe.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Every great city prides its ability to rebound after ruin.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Smoke and contaminated water used to combat the fire can lead to air and water pollution, harming nearby ecosystems and potentially affecting public health.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Nicotine in adolescence can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood and impulse control, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
REUTERS,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Bang-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang-up. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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