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
Phoenix and London then bang on a tiny bongo drum as Hilton laughs.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Howard then urged Winkler to channel the Fonz and bang on the jukebox behind them both.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
For a softer take, try mixing fabrics and textures; suede cowboy boots can soften a statement leather outfit while remaining bang on trend.
—Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Supporters of then-President Donald Trump bang on glass where election absentee ballots are counted at Detroit's TCF Center on Nov. 4, 2020.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Howard then urged Winkler to channel the Fonz and bang on the jukebox behind them both.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
For a softer take, try mixing fabrics and textures; suede cowboy boots can soften a statement leather outfit while remaining bang on trend.
—Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Supporters of then-President Donald Trump bang on glass where election absentee ballots are counted at Detroit's TCF Center on Nov. 4, 2020.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang on
Adjective
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The sharp got the opening Tuesday night game correct betting St. Francis (+6) to a closed line of +2.5 in their 2-point loss to Alabama State.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The legal document details that Lawrence didn’t have the correct paperwork to take her dog, a 9-year-old miniature schnauzer, on the flight and was subsequently turned away.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Disaster-prone California has regulations that try to help ensure replacement values are accurate.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tips for Pap Smear Preparation on Your Period Cervical cancer screening, like any lab test, is not always 100% accurate, and certain factors can affect accuracy and comfort during the exam.—
Khadeja Haye,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The >>Film Forward Competition Golden Alexander was bestowed to the documentary: Endless Cookie by Seth Scriver & Peter Scriver Reasoning: Golden Alexander Award goes to a film that is a true labor of love.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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So Far Yet, despite being the ideal role-playing game — one that should (theoretically) be easy enough to replicate — there’s never been a true sequel, spiritual successor, or flat-out copy that can live up to the standard.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The city of Providence continues to be good to Pitino, who famously led Providence College to the Final Four in 1987 toward the beginning of his storied career.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bulbs that aren't provided with the proper conditions are unlikely to produce flowers.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, in Illinois, a lawsuit has been filed against Samsara, alleging violations of the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) for capturing and storing drivers' facial scans without proper consent.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Bang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang%20on. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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