as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the crate of oranges landed on the floor with a whump a whump in the kitchen startled the dog
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Noun
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Micro bangs These cheeky micro bangs topped our experts’ predictions for 2026.—
Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Jan. 2026
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From a distance, A’zion’s hairline disappeared under her bangs, which were gelled into tiny ripples on her forehead.—
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Victory in process, a W in the competence column, three cheers and an 8-clap for hope.—
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What does the finger clap mean?—
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There's a business boom in the Linda area.—
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Rather than shying away from the stock, however, investors and analysts view its current levels as an increasingly attractive bet — especially with its valuation down significantly from its AI boom peak.—
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Meanwhile, a lawsuit has been filed by two workers, a resident and a contractor at the nursing home, who were injured in the blast, according to Fox affiliate WTXF and NBC affiliate WCAU.—
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The leader of these superheroes rips off his protective visor and unleashes a catastrophic optic blast.—
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Its bright ombré glaze, which is chip and stain resistant, adds a pop of color to any area.—
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Choose slightly oversized sunnies, a dainty sweater to drape over your shoulders, a larger-than-life handbag, and shoes that add a pop of color.—
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Wait for the all-clear: After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.—
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In South Orange County, a huge thunderclap woke residents as the storm moved overhead early Friday.—
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An onboard synthesizer manipulates a small set of core sounds to mimic everything from the roar of a jet plane to the flushing of a toilet through a little speaker in the Brick.—
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The people want to see Varang’s fierce roars!—
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The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.—
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Investigators have pinpointed the exact part that failed in the fiery Louisville crash of a UPS cargo flight in November, killing 15 in all.—
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“Whump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whump. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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