thump
noun
a blow with something thick and heavy, producing a dull sound; a heavy knock.
were thumping
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past progressiveof thump.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The Packers were thumping the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon, en route to their fourth straight victory to get to 8-8.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 1, 2023
When last seen before their bye weeks, the Jets were beating the Bills and the Patriots were thumping the Colts.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 17, 2022
Huge armoured machines were thumping their way down the street now.
From Nature ● Feb. 5, 2019
Back in the shadows of the agency hearts were thumping hard and all eyes were strained upon the scene at the east.
From Under Fire by C. B. Cox
In the meantime the captain and his companion, unable to understand what was going on, were thumping at the hatchway.
From By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson by W. (William) Rainey
