- present participle of thump.
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.
adjective
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Example Sentences
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Although the stock recovered later, it still ended the day with another thumping 10% loss.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
As the quiet counterparts to ocean liners, river cruises offer a world of classical pianists over thumping bass, Gothic palaces over Bahamian private islands, and fine Barolo instead of margaritas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
On Monday, Belgium brought the Americans back to reality, thumping them 4-1 in a round-of-16 game it thoroughly dominated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The steady pulsing of milking machines mingled with a thumping musical beat as McAfee marched down the rows, pointing to their light pink udders.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Straightaway there was a great clatter and thumping and the crash of things colliding.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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