as in splash
a very small amount
add just a smack of vanilla to the whipped cream and the dessert will be perfect
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as in slap
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the cook gave him a smack on the wrist when he tried to sneak an early taste of the sauce
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as in to slap
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he smacked the punching bag one final time before heading to the showers
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Recent Examples of smack
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
However, the bar is smack in the middle of one of the densest clusters of quality restaurants in the entire city.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Felix Nmecha’s direct forward pass was a peach and Undav instinctively tamed it with his right and smacked it with his left.
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Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
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Noun
The neighborhood/area Park Hyatt is smack dab in the center of District 1, steps from the Saigon Opera House.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
However, the bar is smack in the middle of one of the densest clusters of quality restaurants in the entire city.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
By official count, at least 17 tornadoes smacked into northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, leaving a trail of damage across the region.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Felix Nmecha’s direct forward pass was a peach and Undav instinctively tamed it with his right and smacked it with his left.
—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smack
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Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice, and add a splash of soda, stirring gently to integrate.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the NYC Parks Department kicked off the weekend with a splash and jumped into Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem to celebrate the opening.
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Morgan responded with a slap and brush off of the voodoo.
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Devers petulantly left the field, avoided handshakes and butt slaps in the dugout, and retreated to the clubhouse.
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
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The Iraq goalkeeper didn't make a play on it, as the ball hit the post and bounced away.
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The rest of the band followed his lead, particularly Green, a relentless head-banger, dropping to her knees to become one with the feedback and leaning back into beatific shred-faces.
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There's one day left of food in the fridge, a flood in the basement, a hole in the ceiling and a group of people who are clinging to the last shreds of hope for the future.
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While dealing real damage, Moscow’s ability to adapt has prevented Ukraine’s drone campaign from dealing the decisive blow Kyiv’s allies had hoped.
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Apple could still handle the iPhone differently by raising only Pro model prices, adjusting storage tiers, leaning on carrier promotions or pushing trade-in offers harder to soften the blow.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani leads the NL in votes received, which would give him the automatic starting spot at DH should that lead hold into Thursday, knocking Schmitt out of contention.
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
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Use Natural Deterrents From Your Pantry To keep the rodents out of your yard for long periods, Schoenberg recommends sprinkling deterrents like hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds around your plants and gardens.
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Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
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Not long after, Jamison’s parents reported hearing a loud thump, as though someone had fallen, according to prosecutors.
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While playing Pragmata, the thump of approaching robots had solid directionality, and the weapon blasts had a good amount of low-end force.
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“Smack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smack. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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