- present participle of thump.
thumping
Example Sentences
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Brass bands pound out songs and pop anthems with thumping beats such as Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” and Robbie Williams’ “Angels” as thousands of voices roar along.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
As exit polls put the Alternative for Germany's vote share at a thumping 44 percent, jubilant scenes erupted at a post-election party in Magdeburg, capital of the state of Saxony-Anhalt.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
However, and as a direct consequence, the Turbo feels instantly familiar—the initial lightness of the open door, and balanced swing on its hinges, the thumping affirmation of triple-seal door closures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Although the stock recovered later, it still ended the day with another thumping 10% loss.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
I hear the clumping of shoes, the thumping of backpacks on the floor, the screeching of chairs as the room starts to fill behind me.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
