clap
Example Sentences
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After that public dressing down, “we made it our mission to make sure he could clap next time,” says Scott.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"Wait, wait, wait... we're home to Chelsea?" says Reynolds in disbelief during the video, before the pair clap and high five each other after the news sinks in.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Agents scattered, and one of them appeared to clap.
From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026
When we clap someone on the back, we can, however unintentional, inadvertently be thumping someone else.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
The old woman brought her withered hands together as though she were trying to clap, the way one did to say thank you.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing clap
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 7
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 7
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