thump

Example Sentences

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Picked out by Antoine Semenyo, Haaland lofted a superb cross into the Newcastle area and O'Reilly timed his run perfectly to thump a downwards header past Pope from close range.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

That same thump carried me back to Eixample and Batea, a sleek bistro where Catalan and Galician food dance until closing time.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

Eberechi Eze scores a hat-trick to help Arsenal thump north London rivals Tottenham 4-1 and go six points clear at the top of the Premier League - despite a moment of magic from Richarlison.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Inside a dim New Orleans-style bar in Hollywood, dozens of strangers mingle under the thump of pop music while nursing complimentary cocktails.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

Something wet landed with a thump on Seven’s foot, and she jumped.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega