thumped
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
And Yamal hasn’t found the net since Spain thumped Saudi Arabia 4-0 in its second game.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Bairstow, who made 136 from 92 balls, fell just before the end but Stokes remained and thumped the winning boundary to take the home side to victory with 22 overs to spare.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 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
Marc Leonard, summoning every ounce of venom he could muster, thumped one on goal and it came slapping back off the crossbar.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
His right index finger thumped a rhythm on his lower lip.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
