thud

Example Sentences

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The prison through which he is escorted is a maze of many gates, rusted metal barriers to movement that echo, with every thud and clank, the stymied processes of Soviet justice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The discrepancy makes for a uniquely unnerving experience, especially in a theater with a decent sound system, where every unexpected thud can feel like it’s creeping in closer and closer.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

"Ross stayed awake one night listening to the 'ping ping ping' of the smaller stones coming down but the bigger ones - you really hear them thud," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Two giants stare each other down before colliding with a dull thud.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

But just as he started to feel a tiny bit calmer, there was a loud thud at the end of the roof.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis