as in to bomb
to defeat by a large margin
man, they totally smoked us today!
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Recent Examples of smoke
Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Wander the indoor stalls and sample everything from local cheeses and smoked salmon to fresh pastries.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
According to Hunter, that puff of black smoke was her house going up in flames.
—Ryan Brennan
april 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The turnips, smoked over hickory, pair with black drum, persimmons, and pea tendrils, each bite a reminder of his farm’s proximity.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Wander the indoor stalls and sample everything from local cheeses and smoked salmon to fresh pastries.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Skid marks formed on the road surface and smoke and sparks were produced from the rear end of the car, police said.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
According to Hunter, that puff of black smoke was her house going up in flames.
—Ryan Brennan
april 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoke
Verb
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Much earlier, in 1983, a plot by the IRA to bomb a Duran Duran concert at the Dominion Theatre was discovered.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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Yesterday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israeli military personnel that the terms of the ceasefire with Lebanon allow Israel to continue bombing throughout the country.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 15-bar pump delivers optimal pressure for perfect espresso extraction, and the milk frother steam wand creates a rich, creamy foam on top.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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His question rose above the stalls like steam.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hopes that Bill Clinton and Barack Obama would seriously boost the traditional arts largely came to naught.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
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Showrunners Lilla and Nora Zuckerman were doing rewrites, all for naught.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To reduce spider activities, Ruiz recommends vacuuming and dusting frequently.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Use a microfiber mop with a long handle to easily dust baseboards to prevent buildup.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The reporting and visual components offer a clear warning — for Atlanta and beyond — of the need for thoughtful planning for these centers as AI and cloud storage needs grow.—
Hugo Rojo,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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As Bastian reads, a boy named Atreyu (Noah Hathaway), while pursued by a green-eyed creature called G’mork (Alan Oppenheimer), is dispatched by the Childlike Empress (Tami Stronach) to find the cure for the mysterious nothingness enveloping the kingdom.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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The moon, appearing about the size of a bowling ball at arm’s length to the crew, hung in the nothingness.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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How Disney’s founder, namesake, and first CEO overcame the crisis of his day may give D’Amaro a blueprint for his.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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But even more inspiring was their determination to overcome enormous losses and difficulties to try to make new lives for themselves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That could mean a Presidential drop-in by the First Golfer, which would mean road-closing security measures that can turn a Sunday drive into a Sunday park-and-fume.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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During her 12 years as mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo transformed the French capital, pedestrianizing streets, cleaning up the Seine and making boulevard cafes fume-free.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Smoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoke. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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