as in clap
a loud explosive sound
awakened by the thunderclap of a large branch falling on the roof
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Recent Examples of thunderclap
The news has been described as a potential 'thunderclap' in French politics, and has triggered outcry from more moderate and leftist camps.
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Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
On Friday, calf roping starts at noon and cowboy poetry and country music kick off at 7 p.m. But plan on getting an early start because the firing of the anvil kicks things off with a thunderclap at 5 a.m.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
Ultra-hot peppers have also been linked to conditions in which arteries in the brain constrict, causing thunderclap headaches and neurological symptoms.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 16 May 2024
Would Holmes' thunderclap insights resonate without that sturdy Watsonian sounding board?
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
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Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
On Friday, calf roping starts at noon and cowboy poetry and country music kick off at 7 p.m. But plan on getting an early start because the firing of the anvil kicks things off with a thunderclap at 5 a.m.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
Ultra-hot peppers have also been linked to conditions in which arteries in the brain constrict, causing thunderclap headaches and neurological symptoms.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 16 May 2024
Would Holmes' thunderclap insights resonate without that sturdy Watsonian sounding board?
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderclap
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Chef Yuu Shimano steps forward and welcomes the 18 diners seated at the counter to his restaurant, and with a clap of his hands, the team members scramble to their positions for the show to begin.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
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Break out three giant claps, a dazzling smile and a deafening scream.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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And Blue Origin is pricing to give customers more bang for the buck than SpaceX, according to a former employee who now works for a competitor who spoke to Forbes on the condition of anonymity.Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The producers had the right idea putting Lexi’s talent last, making sure the show ended with a bang.Andy Swift, TVLine, 10 Jan. 2025
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While Joann initially saw a sales boom during the pandemic as people focused on arts and crafts projects, sales declined in the years following.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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This energy boom has kept U.S. oil and gas prices low, even during international conflicts.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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The blast of attention falls at a touchy time for Greenland.Maya Tekeli, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Beginning Wednesday night, the storm system will move over Texas, Arkansas and the Tennessee Valley, bringing 4 to 8 inches of snow to a portion of the south-central and southeastern U.S. that has experienced unseasonably cold temperatures from a blast of Arctic air this week.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Burnett deliberately stayed away from the trend of pairing veteran artists with a raft of current pop chart toppers to appeal to the broadest possible audience.Melinda Newman, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ethel Cain: Perverts [Daughters of Cain] Ethel Cain found unlikely pop fandom with Preacher’s Daughter, her 2022 debut album, thanks to its emotional dirges and heavy lyrics.Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2025
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Collecting data and recordings of leopard roars has proven difficult in the past, according to the study, making the study of their vocalizations and communication challenging.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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In one strip, the kids act out the horrible roar of an atomic bomb, and Snoopy has frequent aerial battles with the Red Baron.Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Threatening to body slam VP Kamala Harris also didn’t help his case.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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At least 10 killed after vehicle slams into crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street 02:18 The Sugar Bowl college football playoff game is scheduled to be played at the nearby Superdome later in the day.Tucker Reals, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs looked out of sorts and part of that can be attributed to the car crash involving Britt Reid, who was a Chiefs assistant at the time, just days before the game.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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In May 2023, 26-year-old deputy Brett Harris died a week after being critically injured in a car crash in San Jacinto.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Thunderclap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderclap. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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