thump

Example Sentences

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The hosts completed a five-wicket win at the Sydney Cricket Ground after lunch on day five for a thumping 4-1 series victory, retaining the famous urn for at least another 18 months.

From Barron's

In what was supposed to be England's big opportunity to finally win the Ashes down under, they have been thumped by an Australia team with a reserve bowling attack.

From BBC

In other videos we verified from the night of the fire, some people in the bar can be seen filming the flames as loud club music thumps in the background.

From BBC

"One of them put its head down and started thumping the ground. I was terrified. I couldn't escape," she added.

From BBC

When we clap someone on the back, we can, however unintentional, inadvertently be thumping someone else.

From MarketWatch