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adjective

Definition of smashingnext
as in striking

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noun

as in hammering

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verb

present participle of smash
1
as in shattering
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 demolishing
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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3
as in destroying
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 bumping
to come into usually forceful contact with something we nearly smashed into each other on the skating rink

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Recent Examples of smashing
Adjective
The project is described as Twain’s most autobiographical work yet — a record that reconnects the superstar with her Northern Ontario upbringing while still embracing the genre-smashing instincts that made her one of modern country music’s biggest crossover artists. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 May 2026 Their mission, a smashing success, tested a NASA rocket and spacecraft on the first human flight into deep space in more than five decades. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
In a little corner of my mind, however, history will always mean the tragic smashing of individual lives by its cruel hands and the scattering of bewildered people reeling from its blows. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026 The 17-mile (27 km) long proton-smashing tunnel, running 300 feet (100 m) below the ground near the Swiss-French border, is at the heart of the physics research conducted by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
Verb
Nick Loftin then doubled in the third before Caglianone hit his 21st homer of the season to right, smashing a hanging slider for a 410-foot shot that induced grumbles from the stands. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Hokusai has led the charge, with exceptional impressions of The Great Wave regularly smashing expectations. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for smashing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smashing
  1. striking
  2. hammering
  3. shattering
  4. demolishing
  5. destroying
  6. bumping
  7. impressive
  8. thumping
Adjective
  • Jeffrey’s look flowed beautifully and his design was striking.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Coach Regis Le Bris appears to have quelled that for this summer, citing a lack of other striking options beyond Brian Brobbey in a season where his side have European football to contend with on top of domestic matters.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of striking
Noun
  • This song features a kick drum throughout, and the boosted bass takes it from background timekeeping to foreground hammering.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Middle East faces chaotic power shifts as Iran, despite taking a hammering, refuses to back down, though its regional influence is expected to wane.
    — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of hammering
Verb
  • In 2018 a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 fan blade snapped, shattering a window and sucking a woman’s head and torso outside of the plane.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Ace protected the three deputies from Bowers but was shot in his left front leg, shattering the bone and tearing an artery that caused massive blood loss.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of shattering
Verb
  • Trump has faced widespread criticism for demolishing the East Wing of the White House to make room for the grand ballroom design.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Despite being identified decades ago, the exact trigger of the joint-demolishing condition is still unclear.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of demolishing
Verb
  • The show was filmed across Northern Ireland, and the weather proved to be brutal, with the rain constantly destroying sets that had to be rebuilt.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Ukrainian defenders repelled the attack and posted video footage of their kamikaze drone strikes destroying at least seven T-72B3A tanks, including some that carried the Arena-M system, according to Euromaidan Press.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of destroying
Verb
  • Fears that the good times might be over slashed 15% from the share price and since then the shares have been bumping along the basement of a fall of about 35%.
    — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That leaves operators with very little room to keep bumping prices.
    — Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of bumping
Adjective
  • Insider tip From check-in onward, the staff's impressive hospitality and warmth stand out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The real test is not whether an e-bike can travel an impressive distance on paper.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of impressive
Noun
  • The rain disappeared, and even the thumping of other Throttle concerts elsewhere on their 600-acre grounds seemed to fade.
    — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The erratic thumping of moths doomed by the siren-pull of the kitchen light.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of thumping

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