as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the soda can opened with a sharp pop
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as in dad
a male human parent
ask your pop if he knows where the keys to the shed are
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as in to explode
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
a balloon popped suddenly and startled us all
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as in to smash
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
popping popcorn over a campfire
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as in to shoot
to strike with a missile from a gun
went into the woods hoping to pop the rabbit that was eating our vegetables
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
interested in the pop fiction that most of the other publishing houses happily churned out
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Recent Examples of pop
Mark Osborne, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
What began as an Instagram community during the pandemic has evolved into a vibrant collection of more than 200 original works spanning digital, mural, abstract, and pop culture art — each inspired by Whataburger's iconic orange-and-white striped aesthetic.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Wayfair — The online furniture stock popped 4% on the back of fourth-quarter revenue that beat analysts’ expectations.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
Kat Edmondson Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook
Singer/songwriter Kat Edmondson specializes in pop music that evokes the styles of 70 or 80 years ago, yet she was born in the 1980s.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Kármán line, considered the boundary between Earth's atmosphere and outer space, is 62 miles, so the pop star will not actually be launched into orbit.
—Mark Osborne, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
What began as an Instagram community during the pandemic has evolved into a vibrant collection of more than 200 original works spanning digital, mural, abstract, and pop culture art — each inspired by Whataburger's iconic orange-and-white striped aesthetic.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
In an Instagram video that captured the moments before White, 38, popped the question, the actress asked her glam team to switch it up and give her bangs, midway through getting ready.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Wayfair — The online furniture stock popped 4% on the back of fourth-quarter revenue that beat analysts’ expectations.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Like Simone, another piano-playing North Carolinian who made strides in pop music, the Buncombe County native was raised in the church and weaved a gospel music foundation into her own style with a blend of jazz, R&B, folk and pop.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
Kat Edmondson Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook
Singer/songwriter Kat Edmondson specializes in pop music that evokes the styles of 70 or 80 years ago, yet she was born in the 1980s.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop
Verb
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Unless the rest of government is dramatically scaled back, that planned tax cut would explode the federal budget deficit.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2025
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Raw eggs… Soda cans aren’t the only kind of item at risk of exploding in the freezer, according to Dr. Detwiler.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2025
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The victory snaps New Mexico’s eight-game win streak and marks the Broncos’ seventh-straight win over the Lobos on home court.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2025
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The video in question surfaced on Reddit, and shows the console being rotated 180-degrees, the Joy-Cons snapping into place, and a screen attachment connecting to the bottom USB-C port.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Two Riverside officers have been charged after one smashed a resident’s skateboard in a viral video.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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The robber smashes various display cases and loads jewelry into his backpack before running back to the car.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These fashionable kicks have removable EVA orthotic inserts and thick, cushioned soles that’ll support your feet on long travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Markle isn’t letting chilly weather stop her from wearing a fashionable ’fit.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Fireworks, gas tanks and camping fuel in the truck's bed are believed to have been detonated using a device operated by the driver.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, an explosive device that did not detonate was discovered on a fourth bus, police said.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As the two vehicles collided, there was a loud boom; their windshields shattered, and the scene was engulfed in smoke.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Recent events have shattered her image as a role model—a persona that has long been disputed by some of her co-stars.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Any little momentum that Team Chuck had built was taken away after Curry drilled one of his signature deep three-pointers, pulling up from the half-court line to make the 39-foot bucket.—
Homero De la Fuente,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Now in spring training, Keith is drilling first base with infield coach Joey Cora.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There’s something just so alluring about red hair, which is why celebrity hair colorist Jacob Schwartz, who counts the likes of Margot Robbie, Brie Larson, and Sydney Sweeney as regular clientele, says that vibrant hues of this popular hair color will continue to be huge for spring.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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This popular five-minute mindfulness journal has five prompts each day: three for the morning and two for the evening.—
Kristin Canning,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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