as in striking
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as in hammering
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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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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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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
Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2020
Cook Out’s soft opening Wednesday was a smashing success.
—USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2020
The Saturday Night Seder was a smashing success, with more than 1 million people watching the initial stream and over $2.3 million raised for the CDC Foundation’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Response Fund.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2020
In 2017, the company announced a new Bronco for model year 2021, and so far the rollout has been a smashing success.
—Andrew Moseman, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2020
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The virtual draft, most of which was conducted by streaming video from more than 200 locales, was a smashing success.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2020
Cook Out’s soft opening Wednesday was a smashing success.
—USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2020
The Saturday Night Seder was a smashing success, with more than 1 million people watching the initial stream and over $2.3 million raised for the CDC Foundation’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Response Fund.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2020
In 2017, the company announced a new Bronco for model year 2021, and so far the rollout has been a smashing success.
—Andrew Moseman, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smashing
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Full sun Soil Type: Well-draining sandy loam Soil pH: Slightly to moderately acidic USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 10-12 While dichondra silver falls is a desert plant in its native environment, it's grown as a striking annual across the South.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Nottingham Forest are all within striking distance, and max points here would go a long way in helping Aston Villa's chances.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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But if enacted, some of the ideas proposed also risk destroying a nascent private sector and worsening the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Online records show that Lamb was charged with homicide, kidnap-false imprisonment, evidence-destroying and procure for prostitute.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Then there was an inactive Georgia player getting too excited on Arian Smith’s 63-yard catch and run and bumping into a side judge; Smart said normally that would result in a warning, but this Big 12 crew went for the 15-yard penalty.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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The Heat were readying to inbound a pass in the backcourt while up by four points in the final 36 seconds when Thompson and Herro began bumping each other.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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Rafaela's hitting is less impressive than that of his two counterparts, but his defense is elite.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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These remarkable and unique places to stay in Italy, which include rustic getaways, palace apartments, and even a Palladian villa, come with impressive histories, and often reasonable prices.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Since March 14, severe weather has left a trail of destruction, toppling trees, demolishing homes, and igniting wildfires, the Associated Press reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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By 2006, Alcatel-Lucent, the building’s owner at the time, was considering demolishing the property.—
Celia Fernandez,Raffi Paul,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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Like every successful side in these early years of the World Cup, Uruguay 1950 had an outstanding centre-half in Varela, who was physically dominant and also a key attacking weapon.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The Wall Street investment bank estimated that Berkshire’s T-bill position has more than doubled over the past year, adding that the $314 billion stake as of the end of March accounted for 5% of all outstanding short-term government bills.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Heavy whipping cream: Creates more of an airy texture in the cream cheese layers; also used to top the dessert.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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They're sandwiched between a mixture made with coconut cream and heavy whipping cream, which together taste freshly of coconut, not artificial.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds of drones being used as part of a Saturday night aerial light show in Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando appeared to be flying into position before several started falling from the sky before slamming to the ground, according to videos posted online.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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His endorsement of the AfD came alongside a video of a far-right German commentator slamming the leading candidate to become Germany’s next chancellor, the conservative Friedrich Merz.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Smashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smashing. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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