as in to bomb
to defeat by a large margin
man, they totally smoked us today!
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Recent Examples of smoke
Mike Darnay, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Carolyn smoking in the tub with her sunglasses on is proper diva representation.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
In a police interview, Jones denied touching the girl or blowing smoke in her face but admitted the girl was being held in the home.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The health department said the bar was in violation of several health code categories, including having a malfunctioning wastewater disposal system, evidence of smoking in food preparation areas, and more.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Carolyn smoking in the tub with her sunglasses on is proper diva representation.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
Social media videos showed people running into the streets as bright orange flames and smoke spewed into the sky.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
In a police interview, Jones denied touching the girl or blowing smoke in her face but admitted the girl was being held in the home.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoke
Verb
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His words mark yet another rift between Washington and Europe and highlight the delicate balance European leaders have attempted to strike since the US and Israel began bombing Iran on Saturday.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Bill Clinton mobilized troops for NATO’s mission to bomb Yugoslavia, and around three in five Americans approved.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s a ladies’ and a gentlemen’s flanking the stairwell on this upper entry level, each outfitted with a cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and showers inside and out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Soap and water can do the trick without the need for harsh cleaners, steam mops, and excess water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Of course, these early positions were all for naught.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2026
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Banchero’s 37-point, 10-rebound showing at Cleveland, however, was all for naught when Jamahl Mosley‘s squad fell 114-98 inside Rocket Arena on NBC’s streaming service Peacock.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To demonstrate, Ejae smiles to form creases below her eyes, then dusts some brown powder onto the area.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Each croissant features the traditional buttery and flaky dough, but with a chocolate center and twice-baked to ensure extra crispiness, then dusted with chocolate crumbles and powdered sugar.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Under the late afternoon clouds, the water appears murky, too dark to hold a reflection of the soot- and algae-stained warehouses on the pier.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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That is central to Apple's push to make the Mac a more credible platform for running advanced AI tools locally — an increasingly important capability for businesses that want to keep sensitive data off cloud servers.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After nearly 80 years, hope for answers to the infamous 1947 Black Dahlia murder had faded into nothingness.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Her personality has eroded into smooth, agreeable nothingness.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Sheriff Garry McFadden overcame a litany of scandals and a criminal investigation on Tuesday night, fending off challengers in the race for sheriff, according to unofficial election results.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Green Wave overcame a six-point deficit in the fourth quarter and forced OT on Younger’s baseline drive with 20 seconds remaining and Sauls’ layup with 10 seconds left.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wearing a mask can further limit fume exposure.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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These quiet, fume-free SUVs lend well to the outdoor life and light footprint vibe.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Smoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoke. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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