thumping

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.

She could barely hear director David Frankel over the thumping music when he told her that he’d give her the part.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It has been a March Madness of the haves mercilessly thumping the have-nots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The players pushed each other to the limit under the blazing sun in California until Sabalenka edged the tie-break, including saving championship point with a thumping backhand winner.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The forwards took the fight to France with relish, thumping into contact, scuttling several scrums and making the driving maul a weapon against a heavier pack.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

My mind is too busy, and my heart is thumping too hard.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler