Definition of smashednext
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smashed

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verb

past tense of smash
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as in demolished
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 destroyed
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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Recent Examples of smashed
Adjective
The general reaction to the policy has been overwhelmingly positive, Xue said, aside from some remarks on social media that charging for a smashed teacup was a petty move. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Roughly chop the smashed cucumbers before tossing them with the vinaigrette. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Verb
The plane touched down awkwardly, briefly attempted to take off and then smashed into a van carrying the five victims. ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 Some items were smashed and shattered when the museum’s grounds became a run-and-gun battlefield. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for smashed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smashed
Adjective
  • Lake Mary quarterback RemyJarman is out four to six weeks with a broken collarbone and tonight getting his first varsity start is freshman Max Chapman .
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Greek Revival-style apartment house has been vacant since 2017, when all of its tenants left, reportedly due to a broken boiler that was never repaired.
    JC Reindl, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The two meet cute at a deeply awful Toronto nightclub; Emma is trying to feel young and free, while Raiff’s character, an old soul in a twenty-something body, is taken by the somewhat older woman who is much more fun than his drunk buddies.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026
  • This is a very large question for such a small and humble (and drunk and comedic) literary advice column.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The wide receiver shattered multiple Hurricanes records last season and is already one of the faces of college football.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The bullet went through the front glass door and shattered it, according to court records.
    David Ulloa Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Some of his pieces on display include 1977 portrait shots of smiling residents in Aliso Village, a large public housing project in the Boyle Heights that was demolished in 1999 because of gang violence and decaying conditions.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Sacks have historically demolished their offense along with Burrow’s long-term health.
    J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Forces also destroyed a third vessel, the M/T Kylo near the Gulf of Oman.
    Gabrielle Khoriaty, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
  • And, as Europe has felt more threatened by Russian incursions, a week ago NATO fighter jets destroyed a drone near Romania’s natural gas projects in the Black Sea.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • What if someone spilled a drink on the wood floors, or bumped against the plaster molding?
    Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier this month, Peacock bumped its pricing, ahead of the new NBA and NFL season.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • However, because home connectivity remains fractured and not every family has the bandwidth or resources to explore these tools together, the school environment becomes an essential equalizer.
    Erin Mote, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Also, rookie Ja’Kobi Lane suffered a fractured wrist, which of course will sideline him for multiple weeks.
    Andy Behrens, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In true postmodern fashion, Fitzgerald gets a brief, drunken cameo, meeting Jack on an ocean liner.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The book had its share of wild parties, conspicuous consumption and drunken abandon.
    Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Smashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smashed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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