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verb

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Recent Examples of bang up
Adjective
The Knicks jumped out to a 3-2 lead in that series, but with Julius Randle and Bojan Bogdanovic already out and Mitchell Robinson, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson all getting banged up or going down over the course of the seven games, the Pacers’ depth proved too much to overcome. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025 Chisholm got banged up on the play, hurting his neck. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
Verb
The Pitt first and foremost has to be good, and Max will need to do a bang-up job marketing the show — not just ahead of its launch but week-to-week. Josef Adalian, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025 Should anyone harbor doubts that a bang-up thriller could be made out of crypto currency, check out Cutter Hodierne’s nifty little moralizing gem. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bang up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang up
Adjective
  • The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
  • Performance has also been excellent so far compared to peers and a benchmark index.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Severe weather in recent years has also strained local farms, at times wiping out entire crops at once.
    P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025
  • Two major climate disasters of 2025 — the Texas flooding that killed more than 100 people and the L.A. wildfires in January that resulted in 30 deaths and wiped out more than 15,000 homes and businesses — highlight the struggles officials face in fully preparing for extreme weather conditions.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • Smartphone Deals An ultra-bright screen, terrific build quality, and powerful AI tools made the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL a winner in our book, and our expert gave it an excellent rating in our review.
    Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • In response to fraying ties with Washington, Brasília has sought closer relations with Beijing, a move that could hurt Lula’s popularity further: 75% of Brazilians distrust China, a recent poll showed.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 8 July 2025
  • What’s going to hurt us probably is the property tax situation.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
  • So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.
    Hattie Williams July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Anything that damages the trust between the vendor, Microsoft, and the user is as much a threat as the hackers themselves, in my never humble opinion.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • But the common trajectory is clear: Both are moving toward empowering asset managers with greater strategic responsibility and measurable outcomes.
    Aurele Gouy, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • New York legalized adult-use cannabis in 2021 with a bold proposition: put the people harmed by prohibition at the center of legalization.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • According to Cal Fire's most recent update, there have been no civilian or firefighter fatalities and no structures harmed.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025

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“Bang up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang%20up. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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