as in to bomb
to defeat by a large margin
man, they totally smoked us today!
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Recent Examples of smoke
Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
California's Clean Air initiative prohibits smoking inside hotels.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
And, from this week’s issue, Nicola Twilley’s reporting on another lingering effect of the wildfires—smoke taint that is ruining grapes and threatening California’s wine industry.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot and add the marinated chicken and vegetables to the pan.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
California's Clean Air initiative prohibits smoking inside hotels.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
Fire crews found smoke coming from the front of the church.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
And, from this week’s issue, Nicola Twilley’s reporting on another lingering effect of the wildfires—smoke taint that is ruining grapes and threatening California’s wine industry.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoke
Verb
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During the 12 Day War in Iran, when Evin Prison was bombed, some prisoners got free.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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Also, bombing South America and killing civilians.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Weekend Home Deals Keep your home clean and tidy with fabric storage bags, drawer organizers, and a Shark steam mop that effortlessly removes grime, sticky messes, and more debris from hard floors.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Pedro shut his eyes, letting the steam sear his face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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That doesn’t mean getting the flu shot was for naught.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
6 Jan. 2026
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Because of this failure, Lindsay’s good intentions and accomplishments were largely for naught.—
Daniel Wortel-London,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dessert was a perfect bite of dark chocolate dusted with Ouidah salt.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Refresh the bedroom by dusting, vacuuming, and changing sheets to keep it calm and clean.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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The cloud-like material of this set is super cozy but still lightweight, and details like the raw-edge hem and drawstring waistband seal the deal.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Plan on a mix of sun and clouds, along with a chilly breeze.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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And if the Upside Down collapses, everything inside gets swept up into that nothingness.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Dec. 2025
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Jess Mai Walker and Joseph Ware’s artistic and geographic origins seem like a far cry from this distinctly American form of vast nothingness.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
19 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Freshman Anthony Ali Nayab scored six of his nine points in the fourth quarter, including a pair of game-clinching free throws with 25 seconds to play, and Cathedral Catholic overcame an 11-point deficit and edged Mira Mesa 47-45 on Tuesday night in a key Western League game.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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The researchers do note that Veronika’s environment may have played a role in her skillful use of a tool to overcome limitations.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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By replacing combustion engine trucks, the use of BEVs drastically reduces toxic fume production, but also heat buildup underground.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2026
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Vinegar is a fast, fume-free cleaner that cuts grease, smudges, and grime before guests arrive.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Smoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoke. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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