smarts 1 of 2

plural of smart

smarts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of smart

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smarts
Noun
  • Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched an initial offensive on Friday, targeting Iran's military and intelligence leadership, along with critical nuclear sites.
    Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
  • Israel’s attempt to achieve these highly ambitious goals with an air campaign and sophisticated intelligence networks, but without the deployment of a ground army, has no modern precedent.
    Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • West Nile virus symptoms include fever, headaches, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea and rashes.
    Jeremy Duda, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
  • And there’s a part of me that aches and hurts because of it.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • As a Gemini man, many are drawn to his wit, intellect, and intuitive curiosity.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 12 June 2025
  • The King of Swords invites you to lead with intellect, integrity, and objectivity.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • Drawing inspiration from seaside villas, the light and airy rooms evoke a sense of calm that draws the eye to the panoramic-view windows and terraces.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
  • Did those moves stir a sense of urgency in the clubhouse?
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 8 June 2025
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“Smarts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarts. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.

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