Definition of smashupnext
as in collision
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact three cars were involved in a smashup on my street last night

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Recent Examples of smashup This recipe is the perfect holiday smashup! Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 Nov. 2025 The airport property takes up just over 4% of the city’s acreage, and as neighborhoods began to close in, neighbors took exception to the noise, the pollution, and the occasional smashups. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2023 Giroud had been slated for a bench role before Benzema went down just days before the World Cup started, and Nkunku was injured during a smashup with Tchouaméni in training. Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Dec. 2022 To mark the occasion of the playoff-opening smashup of the Patriots, Henry surprised his offensive linemen with Rolex watches. Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2020 See All Example Sentences for smashup
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Noun
  • Car insurance covers losses resulting from collisions, theft, fire and other covered incidents.
    Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In many organizations, this generational collision is framed as a liability.
    Kent Ingle, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The helicopter moves quickly away from the bus crash site and starts losing altitude.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The pilot reported mechanical difficulties moments before the crash in the southeast corner of the airport, The Times reported at the time.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Smashup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smashup. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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