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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
Law enforcement noted her 2005 GMC Yukon had significant damage, including a smashed headlight and broken windshield, matching debris at the crash site. Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026 Photos shared by the cupcake shop shows the smashed front entrance of the store with a metal barrel on the ground surrounded by broken glass. Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
The van’s windows were smashed and a lone orange traffic cone sat on the hood. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 Conine entered the game as a pinch hitter and smashed a changeup from Victor Vodnik (2-3) that went an estimated distance of 433 feet to send the Marlins on their way to a seventh straight win over Colorado. ABC News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for smashed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smashed
Adjective
  • Bowser, who declined to be interviewed for this article, urged the administration to clean up federal parks and fix broken fountains, while pushing back on measures like having police ask for people’s immigration status.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
  • Stopped wearing your favorite pumps because of a broken heel?
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Jenny Racicot, who lives in Maine, told Politico that Platner entered her home in 2021 while drunk and assaulted her.
    Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • As if Taylor Swift’s wedding and the nation’s 250th birthday weren’t reason enough to celebrate, Beyoncé is giving fans an excuse to be drunk in love.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • His companies have transformed industries, his wealth has shattered records, and his politics now shape governments and public debate.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • Republican Rick Jackson shattered spending records in Georgia by spending $108 million of his own money into his campaign for governor.
    Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
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  • The 163rd Street Theatre was demolished in 1996 and today a Home Depot stands on the land.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • Structures on the site, at 1451 Sproule Avenue, were demolished in 2005.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • These structures were regionally and culturally inspired, and largely destroyed during rapid and callous colonization.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 4 July 2026
  • The Aspen Acres fire has likely destroyed more than 200 homes, but the fire conditions have stopped damage assessment teams from accessing some areas to get a clearer picture, Pueblo County officials said.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • A week after she was bumped, Stark sued the state to try to get back on the ballot.
    Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026
  • Then the truck bumped over a rut and the tape deck jumped to life.
    Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Adjective
  • He was also hospitalized in 2023 for a fractured rib and concussion after suffering a fall at a hotel in Washington.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The veteran actor recently took the opportunity to reflect on an anxious Hollywood, shrinking opportunities and why smart comedies feel essential in a fractured, exhausted country.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
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  • The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.
    Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
  • On the personal side, Beth and Rip both attempt to connect with Carter in last week’s episode after his drunken acts in episode 7.
    Brayden Garcia July 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

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“Smashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smashed. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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