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thump

[thuhmp] / θʌmp /


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During that stage, teams will directly measure the aircraft's supersonic flight signature to confirm that it is producing the quiet supersonic thump it was designed to generate.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The lights go down and the orchestra weaves between the steady thump of his beats and vivid melodies, as shadow-like projections are beamed onto a huge circular curtain draped above him.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

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

Electronic music starts to thump, rubbery pulsars bouncing over a steady beat.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

A resounding thump answered his question, and the top of Justin’s head disappeared from within the group of boys.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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