as in claps
a loud explosive sound
the soda can opened with a sharp pop
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as in dads
a male human parent
ask your pop if he knows where the keys to the shed are
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as in explodes
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 shatters
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 shoots
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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Recent Examples of pops
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
Doing so allows the blade to slide through until the pin pops back up into the next notch in line – or into the empty space in front of the insert – thus holding the blade securely in place until the bead is pressed again.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
And also being mainstream, marijuana pops up in these popular video games.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Johnson often pops up off the bench to provide advice to teammates, and his role is one that many organizations covet.
—Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Used here in a recent project for a client's elevator [pictured above], the way the color really pops against the gold details of the lift is just something that really sings to the eye; there is a sense of balance and harmony.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
And so Dunkin’ (nee Dunkin’ Donuts) is yet another cog in the machinery of retail consolidation that puts the big boys on top and makes mom and pops flops.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
The butcher hacks off the cuts, dices them on a block and pops them into a black plastic bag that hides the meat.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
In the meantime, give yourself permission to try new things, experiment, and avoid committing to the first thing that pops up.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, Denzel Washington pops up in Supporting Actor.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
Doing so allows the blade to slide through until the pin pops back up into the next notch in line – or into the empty space in front of the insert – thus holding the blade securely in place until the bead is pressed again.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
And also being mainstream, marijuana pops up in these popular video games.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Johnson often pops up off the bench to provide advice to teammates, and his role is one that many organizations covet.
—Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Used here in a recent project for a client's elevator [pictured above], the way the color really pops against the gold details of the lift is just something that really sings to the eye; there is a sense of balance and harmony.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
And so Dunkin’ (nee Dunkin’ Donuts) is yet another cog in the machinery of retail consolidation that puts the big boys on top and makes mom and pops flops.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
The butcher hacks off the cuts, dices them on a block and pops them into a black plastic bag that hides the meat.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
In the meantime, give yourself permission to try new things, experiment, and avoid committing to the first thing that pops up.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Pops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pops. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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