SMACKS Synonyms: 297 Similar and Opposite Words

smacks 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of smack

as in splashes

a very small amount add just a smack of vanilla to the whipped cream and the dessert will be perfect

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smacks

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of smack

as in blows

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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smacks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of smack

as in slaps

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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Noun

Eventually, Ginger's playful touches turn to rowdy smacks on Jesse's behind. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025 Some biologists argue that more frequent smacks are a sign of rising ocean temperatures. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

Verb

The boy smacks him in the mouth and then immediately starts crying. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026 An attack rears its ugly head, and the security team smacks it down. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026 Then reality smacks you in the face. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026 Squad' rep's felon husband smacks phone from reporter 3. — FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026 Just as this monster is about to take out the entire team on the Abyss, a giant boulder flies through the air and smacks him in the face. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026 But when things go poorly, one of those large bodies smacks into a larger one, creating a catastrophic impact and, if there’s life on the world that gets struck, a potential extinction event. — Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025 Quietly handling the cornbread, with a buttery scent that smacks you right in the face, is her paternal grandmother. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025 As the scene unfolds, the gorilla suddenly lifts its arm and smacks the glass, causing a crack. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025

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Noun

Foundational elements include references to classic design codes with splashes of color.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Waterproof surfaces like quartz or marble handle spills and splashes without staining.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of splashes

Noun

Holloway, even a Holloway who is nearing the end of his career with a somewhat suspect chin and ability to absorb heavy blows, wins this fight more times than not.

— Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Rolling with the punches, though, is harder when the blows keep landing on the starting rotation.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of blows

Verb

Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
That direct relationship is what separates a true farm to table operation from a restaurant that simply slaps the phrase on a marketing page.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026

Definition of slaps

Noun

The soaking tub is perfectly positioned to take in the glittering city lights, and thoughtful tech touches—like a smartphone charging pad and a thermostat that tells the temperature indoors and out—make life easier.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
So the charge for leaders is not to keep humans hovering over every decision AI touches.

— Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Definition of touches

Noun

Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.

— Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
You’ll be thrown around in your seat, which moves in sync with the action, along with thumps in the back, splashes of water, blasts of air, smoke, and flashes of light.

— Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026

Definition of thumps

Verb

My parents tell stories about me sleeping through loud construction, alarms, and heavy knocks on my bedroom door.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Palestra instead knocks it past him with his right foot with great balance in a tight space.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 27 June 2026

Definition of knocks

Noun

Think of it like a team of pickpockets, one of which walks up to ask you for directions while the other swipes your wallet.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
Make careful vertical swipes, run the vegetable peeler down the sides of the fruit, following its curves to trim closely between the skin and the flesh.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

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