How to Use fist bump in a Sentence

fist bump

noun
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  • In the video, Hopp gave Jalali a fist bump when asked how the arrest went.
    — Carma Hassan, CNN, 30 Apr. 2021
  • In the video, Hopp gives Jalali a fist bump when asked how the arrest went.
    — Carma Hassan, CNN, 28 Apr. 2021
  • In are the modest hand-wave, smile, head-nod and fist bump.
    — Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2022
  • His younger brother, Nick, came out of the stands to give him a fist bump.
    — Eric Sondheimer, latimes.com, 31 May 2018
  • No: High-fives, fist bumps, Ubers or restaurants on the road.
    — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 18 May 2020
  • Harry held the jersey up to himself and gave the teen a fist bump.
    — Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Scott gave him a fist bump through his smock, as the barber brushed off his neck.
    — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2021
  • Every pitcher gave him a fist bump or a pat on the head.
    — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2021
  • Burke gives him a fist bump for Wirth's good work today.
    — Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2021
  • Reed buried the putt and walked over to Karain, who greeted him with a handshake and fist bump.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 22 May 2021
  • Look for the guy with the big smile, doling out fist bumps along with some of the area’s best Ethiopian food.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2019
  • The two share a laugh and a fist bump, moments before one of the biggest rounds of Chun’s life.
    — Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2022
  • Once García arrived at the mound, Gray gave a fist bump and a pat on the back to García.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 26 July 2021
  • But then last year, Mr. Biden visited the crown prince and shared a fist bump with him.
    — Vivian Nereim, New York Times, 12 June 2023
  • Votto said something to Winker and then gave him a fist bump.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2020
  • With a fist bump, Kimmel springs out of the door, down the hall and onto the stage to do another show.
    — Geoff Edgers, chicagotribune.com, 2 Mar. 2018
  • Later in the footage, Hopp and the third officer exchange a fist bump as the video of the arrest played on.
    — Christopher Brito, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2021
  • Vrabel doled out fist bumps as the group sang, then huddled them all up and broke it down.
    — Nora Princiotti, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2019
  • Jones, along with his son Stephen, most likely will search for Bryant and give him a fist bump, maybe even a hug.
    — Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 7 Dec. 2020
  • Staff aren’t allowed to touch them, except for fist bumps.
    — Garance Burke, The Seattle Times, 19 Dec. 2018
  • Bo Boroski, a referee for the game, leaned over the table to give Gray a fist bump.
    — Matt Cohen, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Feb. 2022
  • Still, the trip to Saudi Arabia so far has been marked by the fist bump between the two leaders.
    — Arkansas Online, 17 July 2022
  • Instead, he was rewarded with a steady stream of fist bumps and high fives.
    — Maureen C. Gilmer, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2017
  • Someone else leaned down for a fist bump and offered him a bourbon.
    — Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, 2 June 2018
  • The group’s emblem — a two-handed fist bump — is a symbol of that unity.
    — Rael Ombuor, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022
  • To conclude the dance break, Blue Ivy and Beyoncé end with a fist bump.
    — Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The 25-year-old turned to the baby and quickly gave him a fist bump before going on to score a massive 31 points in the first half.
    — Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022
  • Trump and Abe were later joined by Modi and the three engaged in a group fist bump at Trump’s urging.
    — Author: Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller, Anchorage Daily News, 28 June 2019
  • And for the people who just aren't huggers, Free Mom Hugs’ volunteers are always happy to offer a fist bump, high five, or just some kind words.
    — Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 26 June 2024
  • The teen-ager skated up, dragging his toe to slow down while casually extending his glove for a fist bump.
    — Bret Anthony Johnston, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024

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