thump
noun
a blow with something thick and heavy, producing a dull sound; a heavy knock.
have thumped
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present perfectof thump.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Beating Miami would give Indiana a perfect 16-0 campaign in which they will have thumped heavies like Oregon, Ohio State, Alabama, Oregon again, and everybody else to boot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
It’s an accomplishment and a legacy that this year’s Bulldogs don’t take lightly, and while they have thumped the vast majority of their opponents since 2020, that doesn’t mean this dynastic run has been easy.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2024
Better not to dwell on the millions of hearts that have thumped and broken on this very patch of pavement.
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2022
The Eagles have thumped two opponents since a blowout loss.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 13, 2021
My heart couldn't have thumped much harder than it did now, if I had been five-and-twenty again!
From The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
