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also clapt
as in slapped
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
clapped him on the back as a friendly gesture
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Recent Examples of clapped
And many Democrats, who polls indicate still believe in Russiagate in significant numbers, likely clapped.
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Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
There also were some attendees who clapped, per journalist Ben Rothenberg.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
His supporters spontaneously clapped when a judge reversed Mason’s jury conviction for tampering with a witness in a Miami-Dade murder-for-hire case — then accepted his plea to a lesser charge of making a false statement to a federal agent.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, the square in front of the palace was packed with a massive audience, including schoolchildren, who clapped in unison during official speeches and a parade attended by thousands.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
When McCluskie announced the coming vote, much of the caucus clapped.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
The venue was packed with spectators who laughed, clapped and rooted for the robot athletes as the games kicked off Friday.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
Townshend clapped Daltrey’s shoulder in affirmation, a show of affection between two very different personalities who nonetheless created 60 years of memories.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
One of the children, Khalil Abu Shaban, traveled in a circle using his wheelchair and periodically sang into a microphone as the dozens who attended the Saturday celebration at Arab Chicago Farm in Frankfort excitedly clapped for him.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
There also were some attendees who clapped, per journalist Ben Rothenberg.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
His supporters spontaneously clapped when a judge reversed Mason’s jury conviction for tampering with a witness in a Miami-Dade murder-for-hire case — then accepted his plea to a lesser charge of making a false statement to a federal agent.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, the square in front of the palace was packed with a massive audience, including schoolchildren, who clapped in unison during official speeches and a parade attended by thousands.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
When McCluskie announced the coming vote, much of the caucus clapped.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
The venue was packed with spectators who laughed, clapped and rooted for the robot athletes as the games kicked off Friday.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
Townshend clapped Daltrey’s shoulder in affirmation, a show of affection between two very different personalities who nonetheless created 60 years of memories.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
One of the children, Khalil Abu Shaban, traveled in a circle using his wheelchair and periodically sang into a microphone as the dozens who attended the Saturday celebration at Arab Chicago Farm in Frankfort excitedly clapped for him.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clapped
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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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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The man, later identified as 39-year-old Ismael Hernandez-Padilla, pulled the woman into an empty lot, thenstrangled and punched her, police said.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the financial crisis hit in 2008, Mindy Fitzpatrick considered selling her family’s 6-acre wooded lot on Friendly Road.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sticker shock, though, is expected to hit when consumers shop for 2026 model year cars and trucks as more of those vehicles arrive at dealer lots, according to Cox Automotive.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shoppers have tapped them to light kitchen pantries, coffee nooks, linen closets, and more, and two-packs of these handy lights are only $10 at Amazon.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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GloRilla tapped into her preppy side in a plaid bustier dress, matching jacket and a hot pink Versace bucket bag.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Clapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clapped. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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