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thumped

NOUN, VERB

dull crash; dull sound

Synonyms

WEAK

bang beat blow clonk clout clump clunk fall flutter hammer hit knock plop poke pound pounding pulse rap slap smack strike throb thunk thwack wallop whack

Example Sentences

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But it thumped New Zealand 4-0 in one of its final World Cup tuneups and lost to three other World Cup qualifiers — the U.S.,

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

That is what happened as England ultimately missed out because they were thumped in Majorca.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Angels thumped the Colorado Rockies 11-4, but one good night cannot change the trajectory of a miserable season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Substitute Rennes striker Breel Embolo thumped in the third, decisive Rennes goal with nine minutes left to secure a famous win and lift them to fifth in the table.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Ella's heartbeat thumped so hard she put a hand to her chest.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton