1
as in bumped
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the toy car banged into the wall and stopped
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2
as in knocked
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
idly banged trees with a stick
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3
as in slammed
to shove into a closed position with force and noise
stomped off to his room and banged the door
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Recent Examples of banged
This prompted an intervention from the speaker, who banged his gavel multiple times.
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Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Maximo Acosta banged a leadoff double off the center-field wall.
—Alex Krutchik, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Tammy banged her foot into something hard at the foot of the bed.
—Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The front door to the General Store banged shut.
—Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
One more postgame concern would be the knee that Crow-Armstrong, a Gold Glove-caliber center fielder, banged while trying to make a diving catch in the seventh inning.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Far from a standstill shooting specialist, the wing banged in shots off the catch, layups on drives, and even splashed a step-back triple off the dribble.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Just four weeks ago, Corey Dean banged his fists and yelled for help for days, without being treated by San Diego County jail deputies or medical staff, before the mentally ill man died alone in his Vista jail cell.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Maximo Acosta banged a leadoff double off the center-field wall.
—Alex Krutchik, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Tammy banged her foot into something hard at the foot of the bed.
—Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The front door to the General Store banged shut.
—Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
One more postgame concern would be the knee that Crow-Armstrong, a Gold Glove-caliber center fielder, banged while trying to make a diving catch in the seventh inning.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Far from a standstill shooting specialist, the wing banged in shots off the catch, layups on drives, and even splashed a step-back triple off the dribble.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Just four weeks ago, Corey Dean banged his fists and yelled for help for days, without being treated by San Diego County jail deputies or medical staff, before the mentally ill man died alone in his Vista jail cell.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banged
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Then, the Atlantic published the first excerpt of Harris’s new book, 107 Days — the title refers to the length of her presidential campaign after she was belatedly bumped to the top of the Democratic ticket.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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While running around the suite in excitement, my daughter bumped her head on the dining table.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Grant Delpit turned heads during the 2024 NFL season when his strong tackle knocked 252-pound running back Derrick Henry to the turf.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Progressives fumbled their 2022 campaigns for the seat, when multiple candidates with left-wing credentials knocked each other out, letting Goldman prevail with just 26% of the vote.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the aftermath of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, several Democratic power players mourned him and slammed political violence.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The vehicle then went off the roadway and slammed into a utility box, a sheriff’s news release said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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After McNeil refused to get out of his car, Bowers smashed the driver’s side window, punched McNeil in the head and pulled him out of the SUV.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Protesters smashed windows and looted local businesses and set government buildings on fire.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Mesa smacked his first career MLB home run — a three-run blast 394 feet to right field — to provide the highlight of the night for the Marlins, who watched the Nationals circle the bases for most of the game.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … CROSSING THE LINE – Ravens' Lamar Jackson retaliates against fan after being smacked in helmet.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The country’s main international airport reopened on Wednesday after being shut for 24 hours because of the violence, spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Gyanendra Bhul, told CNN.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The foundation will shut its doors in 2045, the year Gates will turn 90.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Worthy collided with Travis Kelce on their underneath crossing patterns on the initial third down of the game and injured his shoulder.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs piled up uncharacteristic mistakes, which began early when Kelce was moved off his route and collided with Worthy, causing Worthy to leave the game with a right shoulder injury.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The matter is simply a new name slapped onto an old bottle.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The woman tried to free her hands, and the man slapped her,according to prosecutors.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Banged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banged. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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