as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a London theatre critic who can generally be relied upon for his bang on assessments of new plays in the West End
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Recent Examples of bang on
Irving decides to bang on the door anyway.
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Hall was mobbed by teammates by the half-wall, but there were no fans to bang on the glass like there would’ve been at the United Center.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Phony heist turns to murder Nesbit’s criminal career had ended with a bang on New Year’s Eve 1936.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2025
His cellmates had to bang on the door to ask for a nurse.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Hall was mobbed by teammates by the half-wall, but there were no fans to bang on the glass like there would’ve been at the United Center.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Phony heist turns to murder Nesbit’s criminal career had ended with a bang on New Year’s Eve 1936.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2025
His cellmates had to bang on the door to ask for a nurse.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang on
Adjective
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My life was just 93 more respondents away from being cosmically deemed correct!—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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If the expert’s timeframe is correct, that means Yarborough would have been dead long before the cookout began.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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And they – their testimony was proven not to be accurate, that the president was not tying aid to Ukraine to the investigation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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The Edmonton Oilers entered the postseason with more roster questions than any true Stanley Cup contender this spring.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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While hazing has come under intense scrutiny in recent years, incidents like the one in Syracuse are reminders of how vague the true scope of hazing nationwide remains and the need for more tangible hazing prevention practices, experts and advocates say.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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So there’s always lines that are news to me and in a good way.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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There is also a good smattering of creations from Louis Vuitton, which is the show’s lead sponsor and where Virgil Abloh served as creative director of men’s collections and was succeeded by Pharrell Williams.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Fortunately, with proper treatment, Bauer says, halitosis often becomes much less offensive. Rashes Parikh sees lots of patients with rashes at this time of year, and many don’t realize a pollen allergy could be the culprit.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
2 May 2025
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By the later seasons, the familiar of the house Guillermo (played by the delightful Harvey Guillén) gives us a proper Gay Storyline™ that will really tear your heartstrings.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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“Bang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang%20on. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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