as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the soda can opened with a sharp pop
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as in dad
a male human parent
ask your pop if he knows where the keys to the shed are
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as in to explode
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 to smash
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 to shoot
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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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
interested in the pop fiction that most of the other publishing houses happily churned out
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Recent Examples of pop
Mark Osborne, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
What began as an Instagram community during the pandemic has evolved into a vibrant collection of more than 200 original works spanning digital, mural, abstract, and pop culture art — each inspired by Whataburger's iconic orange-and-white striped aesthetic.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
The engine wouldn’t start, so one neighbor popped the car in neutral and guided the wheel as Vinzor and her downstairs neighbor, Sadie Griffith, shoved the front bumper.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
Kat Edmondson Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook
Singer/songwriter Kat Edmondson specializes in pop music that evokes the styles of 70 or 80 years ago, yet she was born in the 1980s.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Kármán line, considered the boundary between Earth's atmosphere and outer space, is 62 miles, so the pop star will not actually be launched into orbit.
—Mark Osborne, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
What began as an Instagram community during the pandemic has evolved into a vibrant collection of more than 200 original works spanning digital, mural, abstract, and pop culture art — each inspired by Whataburger's iconic orange-and-white striped aesthetic.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
After several delays due to the DA race and new regime, the resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers, who have been popping up on a number of podcasts of late, is set for March 20-21 in front of L.A. Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
The engine wouldn’t start, so one neighbor popped the car in neutral and guided the wheel as Vinzor and her downstairs neighbor, Sadie Griffith, shoved the front bumper.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Like Simone, another piano-playing North Carolinian who made strides in pop music, the Buncombe County native was raised in the church and weaved a gospel music foundation into her own style with a blend of jazz, R&B, folk and pop.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
Kat Edmondson Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook
Singer/songwriter Kat Edmondson specializes in pop music that evokes the styles of 70 or 80 years ago, yet she was born in the 1980s.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop
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Then people start getting killed: a fatal injection in the shower, someone who gets shot and falls into an exploding brickhouse of fireworks, and plenty of knives out.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX's Starship spacecraft, which exploded just minutes into its flight on Thursday, was uncrewed, and no injuries have been reported.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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Stain-resistant and harmless to non-stick cookware, each implement has a handle made of durable 430 stainless steel that prevents it from snapping off.—
Ho Lin,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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The idea is to grab a sensor/lens combo from your carry bag, fire up the camera app and click on the new icon that appears to switch to the System optics instead of the smartphone's native camera and then snap your scene in glorious MFT detail.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2025
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And being choked at the age of 80 while your face is being smashed into the ground?—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Her shop’s front glass door was smashed and her point of sale system, electronics and some merchandise were taken.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The hotel’s fashionable twist on afternoon tea debuts this weekend serving up runway-to-teatime transformations that are equal parts couture and confection.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Following in mom Victoria Beckham's fashionable footsteps, Romeo Beckham attends Milan Fashion Week in stylish streetwear on Feb. 27.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Fireworks, gas tanks and camping fuel in the truck's bed are believed to have been detonated using a device operated by the driver.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Dive towards the ground, dealing damage to enemies and detonating any Flame Fields hit.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As the two vehicles collided, there was a loud boom; their windshields shattered, and the scene was engulfed in smoke.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Recent events have shattered her image as a role model—a persona that has long been disputed by some of her co-stars.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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These scientists drill deep holes through the mile-thick ice to see what’s happening at a glacier’s base.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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Batter’s box: Leo De Vries, the Padres’ top prospect drilled a double to the warning track and scored in the ninth inning.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This exceptional home is in what is known as a popular neighborhood.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Gossip Girl cast — which also includes Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford and Penn Badgley — have had several reunions since the popular series ended after six seasons in 2012.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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