Thesaurus results for CLAPPED

clapped

verb

variants also clapt

past tense of clap

as in slapped

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner clapped him on the back as a friendly gesture

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Recent Examples of clapped Darby Allin Kevin Knight received a dance team entrance while fans clapped along to Darby’s music. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 When the visitors' lineup and Skubal were shown on the videoboard and his name was announced before the first pitch, most of the crowd at Comerica Park clapped for the two-time Cy Young Award winner while some jeered him. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 The audience clapped when Churchill told them there would be no online learning as there was during the COVID pandemic. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 An emotional Kuyper held her face in her hands and appeared to be tearing up, before embracing her teammates as everyone clapped. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Leonard cruised into second, clapped his hands and pointed towards his mom, dad, wife and friend in the stands. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 As McIver built clouds and caterpillars from soap water, the children clapped and cheered in unison. — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 July 2026 Last week, as dusk draped over the water, fans clapped the musicians through their last song of the night. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 Dybantsa clapped repeatedly after nearly causing Clifford to commit an eight-second violation. — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clapped

Verb

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

Definition of slapped

Verb

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

Definition of smacked

Verb

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

Definition of slammed

Verb

The first arrest came in May 2025, after Rodriguez allegedly punched his father in the face when asked to turn off his loud music, according to court records.

— Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
Police say Moore stole cash from a woman, then punched her and a second woman when he was confronted.

— Jessica Riley, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of punched

Verb

Poor guy is probably just trying to watch the home run derby in peace and just got drive by whacked by me.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026
Pop, a Romanian, was rolling through another service game when Bobker whacked an easy backhand beyond the baseline.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 July 2026