as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a London theatre critic who can generally be relied upon for his bang on assessments of new plays in the West End
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Recent Examples of bang on
Clearly, this is a date that exists bang on the ley line of footballing destiny.
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Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Irving decides to bang on the door anyway.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Hall was mobbed by teammates by the half-wall, but there were no fans to bang on the glass like there would’ve been at the United Center.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Phony heist turns to murder Nesbit’s criminal career had ended with a bang on New Year’s Eve 1936.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2025
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Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Irving decides to bang on the door anyway.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Hall was mobbed by teammates by the half-wall, but there were no fans to bang on the glass like there would’ve been at the United Center.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Phony heist turns to murder Nesbit’s criminal career had ended with a bang on New Year’s Eve 1936.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang on
Adjective
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In the Notify field, verify that your email address is correct.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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That included two — Matt G. and Gaurav A. — who only had Carolina left on their entry, meaning they were guaranteed a correct answer.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Forecasts will become less accurate in time, with people getting less lead time when inclement weather may impact their daily lives.—
Bryan Karrick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The formula for ‘true tackles’ is slightly more long-winded: tackles + challenges lost + fouls committed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The young man is at a crossroads between pursuing shallow, glitzy easy money, or being true to his emotional and artistic muses.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Newcomer Davante Adams, 32, and Puka Nacua, 25, will complement one another, giving the Rams their best veteran tandem at receiver since Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. fueled the Super Bowl-winning offense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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But on March 1, 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower issued a proclamation on the proper times.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Cabinet hardware jigs vary slightly in design, so follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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“Bang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang%20on. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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