as in excellent
of the very best kind
you did a bang-up job on this sales report
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as in to wipe out
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Recent Examples of bang-up
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
He’s done a bang-up job of portraying one of the most creative attorneys-at-law TV has ever produced, after all.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 July 2025
The Houston Astros rotation has been banged up all season long with multiple injuries.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
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Adjective
But Rizzi’s doing a bang-up job in Denver, with a special-teams unit that’s become lethal.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
He’s done a bang-up job of portraying one of the most creative attorneys-at-law TV has ever produced, after all.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Photos from the scene of the accident showed the Bentley all banged up, with severe damage to both sides near the front tires.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 July 2025
The Houston Astros rotation has been banged up all season long with multiple injuries.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang-up
Adjective
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Zaragoza ‘keeper Esteban Andrada was shown a red card for a rather pantomime push on Huesca captain Jorge Pulido — and reacted to the dismissal by wiping out Pulido with a distinctly un-pantomime smash to the face (above).—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The other car, a Honda, wiped out and crashed into a wall on the Dan Ryan near 95th Street.—
Kris Habermehl,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Arttu Hyry has been terrific since entering the lineup for Game 2, but his third line hasn’t found the back of the net.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wheatley has terrific size for the safety position, as he is listed at 6-foot-3 and 203 pounds.—
Mike Kaye
April 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When Yoon was in office, Kim was embroiled in a series of scandals that hurt her husband’s approval rating and provided relentless political ammunition to his rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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When Yoon was in office, Kim was embroiled in scandals that hurt her husband’s approval rating and provided political ammunition to his rivals.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Data from the German Aerospace Center, which analyzes global development, cross-referenced with images from ICEYE and Vantor show that buildings making up the peripheries of the cities damaged by this year’s fires mostly sprang up in the 2000s and 2010s.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After Marcus’s ground ball, everybody took great at-bats.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This activity harms unique ecosystems and significantly impacts artisanal and small-scale fishers in the region.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Bang-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang-up. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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