thumping
Americanadjective
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of, like, or pertaining to a thump.
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strikingly great, immense, exceptional, or impressive; resounding.
a thumping victory at the polls.
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But despite the classical trappings, this was the loudest concert I've ever experienced at the O2 - not least on a thumping techno remix of Berghain, which the star premiered at this year's Brit Awards.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The Garden has roared anew as St. John’s has surged to relevance with a pair of Big East tournament championships, the most recent of which involved a 20-point thumping of Connecticut.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
It has been a March Madness of the haves mercilessly thumping the have-nots.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
O'Brien impressed after replacing the injured James Lowe on the left wing in Ireland's thumping win over England, but Jacob Stockdale was preferred for last week's defeat of Wales.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
Just when I thought I’d be wandering in the trees forever, I popped out on the other side, and the thumping became actual drums, blasting from car radios.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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