smash 1 of 2

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as in to demolish
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive the firecracker smashed the clay pot

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as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of the invading troops smashed the resistance and went on to conquer the country

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smash

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noun

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as in crash
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact the sound of the smash made all of the bystanders immediately whip their heads around

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Recent Examples of smash
Verb
The intriguing idea here is that the practice of lesbianism, thanks to its marginal status within society, implies certain political ideals — smashing patriarchy, protesting war, resisting capitalism — that the lesbian nevertheless cannot satisfy. Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 16 June 2025 Two weeks ago, vandals threw bricks through the front office window, smashing a few items inside. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Noun
Lee Byung-Hun, who plays The Frontman in Squid Game, made his Tonight Show debut and teased some details about the third and final season of the Korean smash hit series as well as a possible spinoff. Peter White, Deadline, 18 June 2025 Nigeria’s home shirt for the 2018 World Cup (below), produced by Nike, was a smash hit. Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for smash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smash
Verb
  • His ability to love completely hasn’t been shattered, however.
    TJ Macias, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
  • These moves have shattered walls that have long kept data within the agencies that collect it.
    Julia Shapero, The Hill, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Hegseth touted Caine's explanation as proof the bombs fully demolished Fordow.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 27 June 2025
  • The more than 115-year-old Advocate Trinity building on the Southeast Side of Chicago, on 93rd Street, will continue to serve patients until the new hospital is ready, at which point it will be demolished.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • But the conflict has only escalated, with Russia’s launching some of its most extensive strikes in a war that has claimed hundreds of thousands of casualties, and Ukraine’s carrying out the audacious Operation Spiderweb drone attack, which damaged or destroyed strategic aircraft inside Russia.
    Adam Rasmi, Time, 20 June 2025
  • To destroy the site, an attack would have to come in waves, with bombers releasing one after another down the same hole.
    Samuel Granados, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • However, it was bumped down to 11th place as investment in parks ranked Denver 10th this year.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
  • After sinking the walk-off putt, Bradley chest bumped his caddie as his sons came out to celebrate on the course.
    Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision, the CHP said.
    Harry Harris, Mercury News, 24 June 2025
  • Robledo was involved in a collision with a patrol car shortly before 6:15 a.m. near Olympic Parkway and Windingwalk Street.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Detaching parts may pose a hazard to other road users and increase the risk of crashes, according to the NHTSA report.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • Angelina Cesena, 39, of Bella Vista was identified as the driver of the vehicle, and she was taken to Mercy Bella Vista by ambulance after the crash, according to the release.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • The Senate parliamentarian's guidance has delivered several blows to key GOP provisions, including an effort to exclude undocumented immigrants from receiving Medicaid benefits and a plan to lower provider taxes, which states use to help fund their portion of Medicaid costs.
    June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
  • The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chamber’s procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow as Republicans rush to finish the package this week.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Sabrina Carpenter rarely strays from her signature look, which is arguably long, super-voluminous hair at various levels of curl, curtain bangs, full brows, and brownish-pink lips.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 27 June 2025
  • Santi then calls his next shot — a shed 320 yards away — bang.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025

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“Smash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smash. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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