thuds

There were thuds from the cushions, grunts from the man, squeals, yelps and giggles from the girls, and from the totality of the combat inextinguishable laughter and a ripping and tearing of fragile textures.

CHAPTER III 2010

Much like the next time I slip and fall on ice, I don't want to know when either of those thuds is coming.

To Earth Dave Hingsburger 2007

There were thuds from the cushions, grunts from the man, squeals, yelps and giggles from the girls, and from the totality of the combat inextinguishable laughter and a ripping and tearing of fragile textures.

The Little Lady of the Big House, by Jack London 1916

He heard a thud and then another thud and knew that the thuds were the sounds of lifeboats launching.

Project Pope Simak, Clifford D., 1904-1988- 1981

Again, this time close to my head, against the starboard bulkhead, came the sound, like two gentle "thuds" on the planking, causing a distinct tremor to thrill through the yacht.

Adventures in Many Lands Various

The resident of one of the trailer homes in the area told officials that he heard "thuds" from inside his home.

wacotrib - Latest News Headlines 2009

But if the vessel "thuds," it must go back into the oven.

CITIZEN-TIMES.com - News 2009

But in summoning a cacophony of "thuds" from little foam balls hitting the shoulders, legs and foreheads of underclassmen (and, yes, even upperclassmen), Cyphers marked the beginning of a new coalition of high school students now partnering with the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment to encourage teenagers to live healthy lives.

Greeley Tribune - Top Stories 2009

At the dark end of the corridor, a couple of enormous thuds resounded, followed by the noise of heavy metal scraping against stone.

GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011

But neither is two people sitting in bed listening to loud thuds and having their sheets billowing.

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