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adverb

Definition of thumpingnext
as in extremely
to a great degree wrote several thumping big books on World War II

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thumping

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noun

as in pounding

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thumping

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verb

present participle of thump
1
as in smacking
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner thumped the desk with his hand as he delivered his speech

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2
as in licking
to strike repeatedly playfully knocked his younger brother down and began to thump him with a foam bat

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumping
  1. extremely
  2. pounding
  3. very
  4. thrashing
  5. licking
  6. lashing
  7. damned
  8. beating
Adverb
  • The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.
    Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
  • While promoting The Crow, the star stepped out in distinctive looks that were extremely forward-thinking.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of extremely
Verb
  • The ruins were spared direct attack, but the surrounding city of Tyre — where Hezbollah still enjoys wide support — took a pounding from Israeli warplanes.
    Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Consider marinating or pounding it thin for quicker and more tender results when needed.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of pounding
Adverb
  • Here, as with a French manicure, only the tips are painted with silver nail polish, while the base polish is clear or a very neutral pink.
    Claudia Herwig, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Now very few people remain who aren’t wearing Ukrainian army uniforms.
    David Axe, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of very
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Breanna Stewart (27 points) and Sabrina Ionescu (18 points) lead the New York Liberty in a 35-point thrashing of the Los Angeles Sparks.
    Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • They are particularly known for their expert use of the offside trap that enjoyed resounding success catching out Kylian Mbappe in a 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid in El Clasico at the end of October.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrashing
Verb
  • Chip, sensing something is wrong, gently approaches his older sister, nudging and licking her face in an apparent attempt to comfort her.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • While licking you is a way for a dog to bond and promotes affection, stopping it will not compromise your relationship.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of licking
Verb
  • Their late father was killed for lashing out against the government, and Gustavo doesn’t share Paco’s willingness to follow in dad’s footsteps.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Their late father was killed for lashing out against the government, and Gustavo doesn’t share Paco’s willingness to follow in dad’s footsteps.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of lashing
Adverb
  • The combo of that large, efficient head; the dampening factor of the wood handle; and a nice texture at the base of the grip just felt so damned good, strike after strike.
    Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Still, Moore is pretty damned great — this could almost be her Fly.
    Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
Definition of damned
Noun
  • There's no shortage of brutality in the book or the film, but the movie doesn't explicitly show the beatings, abuse or racist acts.
    Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The veteran took a one-sided beating through nearly three rounds against Joaquin Buckley in the main event in Tampa.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of beating
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