thump
noun
a blow with something thick and heavy, producing a dull sound; a heavy knock.
had thumped
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past perfectof thump.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The world champions had thumped the same opponent by four goals three days earlier, hadn’t lost at home since 2017 and hadn’t even conceded a goal since April.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 6, 2022
Chelsea had thumped them 4-0 in October, in a game played in Copenhagen because Nordsjaelland's 10,000-capacity Farum Park is not up to scratch.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 5, 2012
Terry, who made the observation after Chelsea had thumped Villa 7-1, implied that O'Neill's side suffer from fatigue and have a habit of fading in matches.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 2, 2010
The American had thumped down 81 aces in his first three matches and added 14 more against Murray.
From Reuters ● Jan. 24, 2010
I thought of my first day at school, when my heart had thumped in my chest.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
