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adverb

Definition of thumpingnext
as in extremely
to a great degree wrote several thumping big books on World War II

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thumping

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noun

as in pounding

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thumping

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verb

present participle of thump
1
as in smacking
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner thumped the desk with his hand as he delivered his speech

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2
as in licking
to strike repeatedly playfully knocked his younger brother down and began to thump him with a foam bat

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumping
  1. extremely
  2. pounding
  3. very
  4. thrashing
  5. lashing
  6. damned
  7. beating
  8. terribly
Adverb
  • Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.
    Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This was extremely helpful in keeping the installation straight.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of extremely
Verb
  • Use It To Help Flatten Chicken Breasts Before pounding any meat to create cutlets, use wax paper in between it and your mallet to help avoid any unwanted stickiness and keep it in place.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Israel has been pounding Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon for days.
    Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of pounding
Adverb
  • The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).
    Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
  • On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.
    Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of very
Noun
  • The racial abuse allegedly took place as Barca celebrated one of its goals in a 4-0 thrashing of its bitter rival at the Bernabeu on October 26, which helped the Catalans boast their current six-point lead at the top of La Liga.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • There was a 3-1 defeat to Sevilla, flummoxed early on by an awkward bouncing ball, and a 4-1 thrashing by Barcelona.
    Thom Harris, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Definition of thrashing
Verb
  • Khaled stood atop their Citroen van, lashing down overstuffed suitcases with rope.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Khaled stood atop their Citroen van, lashing down overstuffed suitcases with rope.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of lashing
Adverb
  • Still, Moore is pretty damned great — this could almost be her Fly.
    Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Calla is trying her damned best not to sound angry.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2024
Definition of damned
Noun
  • Meanwhile, New York was Jekyll and Hyde all year, taking really bad losses to Columbus and Utah but also taking big-time wins like their 3-1 beating of St Louis in MLP DC.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The indictment alleges Combs coerced and abused women for years, with the help of a network of associates and employees, while using blackmail and violent acts including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings to keep victims from speaking out.
    CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of beating
Adverb
  • But there is something terribly wrong with a friend who brings an uninvited guest, especially one who openly criticizes the host and the food.
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Post-wash, the texture is a little more relaxed and slightly wrinkled, though not terribly so.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of terribly
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