BANGED Synonyms: 160 Similar and Opposite Words

banged

verb

past tense of bang

as in bumped

to come into usually forceful contact with something the toy car banged into the wall and stopped

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as in knocked

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner idly banged trees with a stick

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as in slammed

to shove into a closed position with force and noise stomped off to his room and banged the door

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Recent Examples of banged Inter Miami’s most diehard fans, La Familia, sang and banged their drums, hoping to energize their team, but nothing seemed to make a difference. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026 Head woke up early that morning when hail banged against her siding. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 During Sturgeon’s speech, the board walked out and took a brief recess after board President Charles Cush repeatedly banged his gavel and told Sturgeon his speaking time expired. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 That looked like all Boise would need until Madison’s Aaron Edwards banged home a world-class equalizer in the 83rd minute, firing a shot from the left edge of the box and tucking it inside the right post. — Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026 Drums banged, flags swirled in the air and a group of supporters cheered, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Brazilian midfielder. — CBS News, 31 July 2026 Nosková banged an ace to set up her sixth championship point, then sent a 115 mph serve that Muchová couldn’t return to seal the match. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 11 July 2026 It was rewarded when Baena broke in on the left side and lifted a pass to an unmarked Porro, who banged home an emphatic header for his first international goal. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 Haaland and his teammates sat on the wet pitch as Ødegaard banged the drum. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

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Fire Stick competitor Roku bumped the prices of its Roku Ultra streaming device $50, from $100 to $150.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026
Punk turned the tables and shoved Owens into Engler, who bumped to the outside.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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In April, the Biennale art exhibition — run by the Venice Biennale Foundation, which also runs the film festival — was slammed for allowing Russia and Israel to mount shows in their pavilions.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Since then, Hochman has been slammed for playing politics, embarrassing his office and even backing down for no reason other than the pressure was too intense.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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During a Cincinnati game last month, Reds infielder Edwin Arroyo collided with Miller while attempting to field a ground ball in the seventh inning.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The pursuit ended when the driver collided with a parked car near the intersection of Carlson and Sandburg drives in Sacramento’s River Park neighborhood, Gamble said.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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Brady House smacked a three-run homer, Jackson Kent pitched seven innings of one-run ball to earn his first major league win and the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Miami Marlins 9-2 on Friday.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
In last fall’s season-opener, the Irish smacked Chicago Christian 47-6.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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Marineland shut its doors in 2024, kicking off a race to find new homes for its 30 beluga whales and four dolphins before they would be euthanized.

— CYBELE MAYES-OSTERMAN, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
As the company was shutting its doors in 2022, Gelman opened the Six Bells in Cobble Hill, a country-style home goods store with kitchenware, antiques, and products from local small brands.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

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Anne Shirley has smashed her slate over Gilbert Blythe’s head.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Archaeologists in Central Europe recently came across an unusual hoard of Bronze Age tools — including a sword that had been deliberately smashed with a powerful blow.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of smashed

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While outlining the details of Clancy's suicide attempt, Reddington slapped a quarter on the table and addressed the prosecutors in what appeared to be a direct challenge to the state.

— Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Over the years, the United States has slapped Iran with countless sanctions targeting its banking system, shipping companies, oil industry and military.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

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