smoked

past tense of smoke, slang

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of smoked Having never smoked may lower your risk, but it should never be used to dismiss your concerns. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 31 July 2026 As a first step, city workers dismantled the picnic pavilion where addicts smoked and shot up, its condition having deteriorated from all the misuse. Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Gregory smoked guard/center Ben Brown twice in 1-on-1 pass rush and received starting reps in team periods. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2026 The pate uses trim such as collars and tails, which are double smoked, much like classic barbecue burnt ends. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 My breakfast was smoked trout and a cup of sheep’s milk yogurt topped with omega-3 oil. Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026 The menu also features Big Green Egg smoked brisket (black-eyed peas, collard greens and red onion marmalade) and Thai turkey and sweet potato hash (red jasmine rice, crispy shallots, basted egg and prik nam pla). Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 The fans did get a rise when Kansas City's Jac Caglianone smoked one into Ryan Howard territory in the third deck in right field. CBS News, 14 July 2026 One reminded angry viewers that smoked brisket would cost a comparable amount in a barbecue restaurant, in theory without the backlash. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoked
Verb
  • Three minutes later, Son put away a volley after Carles Gil stopped a ball at the end line and whipped a cross into the center of the box.
    Kamran Nia July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Juan Rivera tried mate for the first time from his now wife Tiffany, who whipped it up for him while manning a beverage booth at a music festival.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • The Saudi Air Force bombed Sanaa Airport on July 13 after a Houthi delegation returning from former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral tried to land, violating the air blockade.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026
  • The war ended after NATO bombed Serbia for 78 days in 1999, eventually forcing a withdrawal of its troops from the territory.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Cade Gibson, Calvin Faucher and Tyler Zuber combined to allow one run over three innings before Pete Fairbanks threw a 1-2-3 ninth for his 16th save.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Pete Fairbanks, the Marlins' fifth pitcher, threw just seven pitches while earning his 16th save with a perfect ninth.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Navarro stepped to the spot and buried the penalty, keeping Austin winless on the road this year.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Two months after some of the most devastating airstrikes, there are still bodies buried under the rubble.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • They are also dusted with spices, likely some garlic powder and onion powder.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • Or any other details in this first drive report—the hybrid Seltos is still undergoing its EPA certification, and Kia isn’t prepared to talk power, torque, or efficiency until that’s done and dusted.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Dirty Dom distracted Fenix, opening up the door for McDonagh, who smothered Fenix in the corner.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Hill’s movie, Outcome, had a dire one; Franco’s career was smothered by Time’s Up pressures.
    Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Clarity is the butter creamed with sugar.
    Kent Merrell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Occasionally, the butter in quickbreads is creamed (whipped with sugar until fluffy) but more often, it’s melted or oil is used in its place.
    Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • Kahleah Copper scored 27 points and the Phoenix Mercury overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 91-89 on Wednesday night in the return from the All-Star break for both teams.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Allisha Gray scored five of her 25 points in the closing seconds and the Atlanta Dream overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 82-81 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026

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