How to Use bang in a Sentence

bang

1 of 2 verb
  • Go find your trash-can lid and bang it.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • My heart banged against my chest and my ears filled with its loud beat.
    — Sanaë Lemoine, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Hooves banged against the metal floor.
    — Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • No one will bang down your door for watching this!
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Mosaku said, banging the counter.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
  • My dad heard a song and would sit down and bang it out on the piano.
    — Alessandro Corona, The Enquirer, 7 June 2022
  • Soaked to the skin and deep in shock, Nizar banged his head with his hands.
    — Louisa Loveluck, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
  • And people were banging down the door to get in.
    — George Gurley, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
  • Stand on the corner banging pots and pans.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Sean’s been banging the drum on this issue for a while now.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
  • The 14ers banged drums and danced like no one was watching.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Barkley banged and dunked like no short guy anyone had ever seen.
    — Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Towns took a hard fall and banged his head and back on the floor, then got up and kept moving.
    — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
  • The only thing missing to her was some way to help fans bang their hands to a beat.
    — Michael Schwab, Chron, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Then again … who knew Kevin Durant would bang his knee?
    — Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The bubblegum bass just wasn’t banging.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
  • Tammy banged her foot into something hard at the foot of the bed.
    — Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The wooden door into the yard often banged at night.
    — Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Pavelski banged his head on the ice, and his status is up in the air.
    — Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The Bruins didn’t need to bash and bang their way to a second lead.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Pull your hair half up, half down to really show off your banging fringe.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Or the Astros from banging garbage cans?
    — Kevin Sherrington mar. 9, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • That sent him falling to the court and banging his hands on the hardwood in pain.
    — Aaron Beard, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2023
  • With two supporting one, the men stumbled and banged their way through the murk.
    — Dan Barry, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Allen dove forward and appeared to bang his head against a player’s knee.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • These crazy kids get divorced … but keep banging each other.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
  • In the background of the video, the sound of banging and breaking glass can be heard.
    — Lesley Marin, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • With the rebound lying in the goal mouth, Malkin was on the spot to bang it home.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The front door to the General Store banged shut.
    — Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Remove the sheet and bang it on the cooktop or counter to flatten the cookies.
    — Sarah Carey, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022

bang

2 of 2 noun
  • The kids bang toys on the ground.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • No, the bangs were not my idea.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
  • And with that, a fresh set of bangs.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026
  • What are the best bangs for square faces?
    — Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 12 June 2026
  • But then came a loud bang from close by.
    — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
  • Here's how to get the most bang for your buck.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Balloons that go out with a bang.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 15 May 2026
  • Looking for more bang for your buck?
    — Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Keep your bangs soft and never blunt!
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
  • This might offer more bang for your buck.
    — Sara Braun, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
  • What bangs are suitable for thick hair?
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • How to wear the messy-bangs haircut?
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 6 June 2026
  • How to achieve a messy-bangs haircut?
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 6 June 2026
  • There are baby bangs, thick bangs, and wispy bangs.
    — Kinsey Jasnoch, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
  • Trust, the bangs will do the heavy lifting for you.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Just last month, Lawrence rocked bang-less long blonde hair.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
  • As for the bangs, ask for a light and feathery fringe.
    — Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Her blonde hair was styled in loose waves with curtain bangs.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Pair with curly bangs, and you're set with a spring refresh.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Lovell heard a sharp bang and felt the spacecraft rock back and forth.
    — Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The month of August ends with a bang.
    — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Opt for soy or pea milk to get the most protein bang for your buck.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 2025
  • And at 30% off, this starter set is great bang for your buck.
    — Parents, 23 June 2026
  • Her hair was worn long and loose, with wispy, barely-there bangs.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • Her blond hair was glossy and straight, her bangs held back with a barrette.
    — Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2023
  • The victim was inside the home and heard a loud bang.
    — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 20 May 2026
  • These bangs also work on a range of hair textures.
    — Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • These are great for use on straight-across bangs, side bangs, or curtain bangs.
    — Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Her baby bangs also served to frame her face.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The first and most obvious change is her bangs.
    — Vicky Vera, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026

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