thumped
Example Sentences
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Pogacar crossed the line six seconds ahead of France's Lenny Martinez of Bahrain-Victorious, who thumped his handlebars severnal times in frustration as he crossed the line.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Angels thumped the Colorado Rockies 11-4, but one good night cannot change the trajectory of a miserable season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
Marc Leonard, summoning every ounce of venom he could muster, thumped one on goal and it came slapping back off the crossbar.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
Vinicius Junior won and converted two penalties as Real Madrid thumped Real Sociedad 4-1 on Saturday to move provisionally top of La Liga.
From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026
Her tail thumped back and forth, hitting my knees.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
