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
Even the possibility that golf’s turmoil could end with an antitrust whimper, rather than a regulatory thunderclap, shows how much the environment has shifted over the last two years.
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Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The phenomenon, which local television station KSDK reported was heard throughout the day Sunday, sounded more muffled than a regular thunderclap.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
The historic nature of that thunderclap moment wasn’t lost on the 34-year-old entrepreneur.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
What prepared you for the thunderclap in the midst of the backbreaking toil?
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The phenomenon, which local television station KSDK reported was heard throughout the day Sunday, sounded more muffled than a regular thunderclap.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
The historic nature of that thunderclap moment wasn’t lost on the 34-year-old entrepreneur.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
What prepared you for the thunderclap in the midst of the backbreaking toil?
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderclap
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JuJu Watkins, the star sophomore, stared blankly ahead, offering only a slow, deliberate clap.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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Kansas City is also trying to set the world record for the largest collection of claps and is inviting all who visit to help be a part of it, Cocoran said.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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Her new bangs were notably parted to the side as her hair was styled in loose waves.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In a game where each franchise’s resources are limited, the best teams are the ones who get the most bang for their buck.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The boom, or hydraulic arm of the crane, snapped as the structure came down.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2025
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Given how low rates were during the first few years of the Covid pandemic, which sparked a massive refinance boom, there are now precious few borrowers who can benefit from a refinance at the current rates.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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In the recreation of the track’s music video, directed by Parris Goebel — who also worked on the original — the fans have a blast while delivering a fierce, heartfelt performance of the Mayhem single’s choreo.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
1 Apr. 2025
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Manning was playing steady QB for a group of about 15 kids, tossing the ball around as the boys and girls ran routes and had a blast.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Backstreet Boys Dates: July 11-13; July 18-20; July 25-27; Aug. 1-3; Aug. 8-10; Aug. 15-17 Time: 8 p.m. What to expect: Another first for the Sphere in 2025 is the debut of its first pop act, the ’90s quintet whose popularity has aged well and with a multigenerational fan base.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The album musically represents an amalgamation of both John’s and Carlile’s sounds, blending Carlile’s folk and country sensibilities with John’s signature brand of pop.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The tornado’s roar lasted only five seconds, but that was enough to demolish Bott’s service station, a family business and a Moundville, Missouri, landmark, leaving Bott in shock and with a feeling of uncertainty.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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Expect to hear the unmistakable wail of a vintage F1 car echoing across the speedway, the guttural roar of classic V8s ripping through gears, and the shriek of modern hypercars proving their worth on the track.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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With the game knotted at 71, Jenkins drove to the basket for a two-handed slam.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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But as the four-time NBA champ told reporters after the game, there won’t be a 28th slam.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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In the immediate aftermath of the crash, the arrivals rate at DCA was temporarily reduced.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Worried about the impact of a market crash on JNJ stock?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Thunderclap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderclap. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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