Thesaurus results for SMOKED

smoked

verb

past tense of smoke, slang

as in whipped

to defeat by a large margin man, they totally smoked us today!

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Recent Examples of smoked This is partly what propels his mole demi-glace, a convergence of inspirations realized in a duck and smoked chicken stock sharpened by the foundational components of mole. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Three plays earlier, Denver wideout Jaylen Waddle smoked Packers safety Xavier McKinney for 35 yards. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Food and drink Portuguese cuisine is at the core of the culinary offering here—even handmade pizzas emerge from the wood-oven, topped with figs, smoked tuna, or Iberian pork. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 Last year, in his age-21 season, the Rays’ favorite masher smoked 45 home runs. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 For lunch, dig into bison chili or smoked brisket nachos at Jacobs Brewhouse and Grocer, and scope out their pastry case for fresh peach cake too. — Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026 Its leaves, which contain two major psychoactive ingredients called mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), can be brewed in teas, smoked or consumed as gel capsules. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Dried khat leaves can also be made into tea or a chewable paste, or it can be smoked or consumed on food. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 On average, about 20% of a brisket is trimmed away before the meat is smoked. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026

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Deploying everything from pickled green strawberries and fresh peas to whipped labneh with Banyul vinegar glaze, artful Viennoiserie evokes more than a little whimsy that spans sweet and savory.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
If a recipe calls for 1 cup (unwhipped) whipping cream, substitute 2 cups whipped dessert topping, such as Cool Whip.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of whipped

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Hmeimin served as a hub for Syrian warplanes that repeatedly bombed anti-Assad opposition groups, killing several civilians and destroying large parts of Syria’s infrastructure, including hospitals and medical facilities, in the process.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Targets for violence For example, Bethel Baptist Church and its parsonage in Birmingham, Alabama, were bombed three times.

— Jason Wollschleger, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

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Senior quarterback Brady Cloherty threw a whopping seven TD passes after the Caravan (1-1) faced a 30-point hole in the second quarter.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
The seventh-round rookie threw an ugly interception in the first quarter, while backpedaling and off his back foot.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

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And lastly, how, despite Newey’s backhanded public comments toward Aston’s new works partner, everyone at Honda simply dusted themselves off and began working on a solution.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026
While fans applauded the spectacle, Parrish dusted himself off and returned to mid-field.

— Abby DiSalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of dusted

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When the restaurant itself opens, diners can also expect to see Giancarlo’s take on his grandmother’s spaghetti & blue crab, smothered in Sunday gravy and spaghetti tossed in the same sauce, topped with fresh basil.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Open for breakfast and lunch, the eatery sticks largely to the classics—think omelets, pancakes, eggs Benedict, and plenty of biscuits, best enjoyed smothered in gravy, of course.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of smothered

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Joan Rubinger overcame a catastrophic biking accident that left her paralyzed to become an influential pain-relief specialist helping top-tier athletes get back on the field after acute and chronic injuries.

— Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Judith Kreeger overcame gender barriers, work challenges and a surprise career.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of overcame

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