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as in to shatter
to cause to break with violence and much noise
the drunken guest deliberately smashed a glass against the brick fireplace
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2
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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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
we nearly smashed into each other on the skating rink
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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the awful smash when his dreams got hit by reality
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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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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
she gave the tennis ball a smash and sent it flying over the other side of the net
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as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the bikes collided with a huge smash
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as in hit
a person or thing that is successful
the new Broadway musical is a smash
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Recent Examples of smash
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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smash
Verb
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His ability to love completely hasn’t been shattered, however.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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These moves have shattered walls that have long kept data within the agencies that collect it.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
25 June 2025
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Hegseth touted Caine's explanation as proof the bombs fully demolished Fordow.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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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
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In September 2024, the same month as the pager attack and assassination of Hezbollah’s leader, Israel launched the most extensive campaign of airstrikes in the air force’s history hitherto, destroying much of Hezbollah’s strategic surface-to-surface missile stockpiles.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As rumors swirl and her life collapses, Eva faces a choice: protect herself or expose Amir’s secret and risk destroying him.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 June 2025
Verb
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However, it was bumped down to 11th place as investment in parks ranked Denver 10th this year.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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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
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Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision, the CHP said.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 5 Jul. 2025.
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