as in bombing
to defeat by a large margin
man, they totally smoked us today!
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Recent Examples of smoking
This Heated Rivalry heartthrob looked smoking hot in a crisp black suit from Balenciaga designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli.
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Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Something’s always smoking or squealing with these boys, huh?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
His skin, meanwhile, is scorched and smoking in the sunlight.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Weaving’s Grace MacCaullay is smoking her victory cigarette having just defeated the Le Domas family, her wealthy in-laws for half a day, at their ritualistic and deadly take on hide-and-seek.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
If there is an open fireplace or someone is smoking in the home, curtains should be washed seasonally.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
Some nicotine products, including patches and gum, have been shown to nearly double the chances of someone quitting smoking.
—Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Her father’s dinner-table stories about cartels and his reaction to her character smoking cigarettes became some of the film’s most endearing moments.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
In addition to headphones, that section also includes other more serious offenses, including assaulting crew or smoking on the plane.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Something’s always smoking or squealing with these boys, huh?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
His skin, meanwhile, is scorched and smoking in the sunlight.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Weaving’s Grace MacCaullay is smoking her victory cigarette having just defeated the Le Domas family, her wealthy in-laws for half a day, at their ritualistic and deadly take on hide-and-seek.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
If there is an open fireplace or someone is smoking in the home, curtains should be washed seasonally.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
Some nicotine products, including patches and gum, have been shown to nearly double the chances of someone quitting smoking.
—Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Her father’s dinner-table stories about cartels and his reaction to her character smoking cigarettes became some of the film’s most endearing moments.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
In addition to headphones, that section also includes other more serious offenses, including assaulting crew or smoking on the plane.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoking
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Meanwhile, Israel has also been relentlessly bombing Lebanon, with the intention of disarming or wiping out Hezbollah, a paramilitary group backed by Iran which fired rockets at Israel earlier in the war.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
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The gatherings came in the wake of the United States and Israel launching a joint war against Iran at the end of last month, bombing several sites and killing high-ranking officials in the country’s government, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Avoid burying it too deep in the soil, or the tree may die.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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All the Little Animals is a small movie about a young man (Bale) with brain damage suffered in a car accident who comes across a gentle older man (John Hurt) who spends his days burying animals killed on the side of the road.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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The high waist bunched a little when seated, but it was hardly cause for breaking focus when attempting an inversion (the whipping wind, however, was another story).—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Taylor also weighed in on keeping her cool on stage when things go wrong, such as embracing her wig flying off and whipping it around her head, the proper form for double-dutching and having patience in Hollywood.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ensuring the power supply is reliable, as well as overcoming regulation, will also be key, Hernandez said.—
April Roach,Gaelle Legrand,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Having won the competition set by her late, estranged father Alexandre (Stanley Weber) to determine the heir to his wine empire, Camille Leger (Fleur Geffrier) took an important step toward overcoming Alexandre’s toxic emotional legacy.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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With Brubaker already capable of throwing multiple innings, Lucchesi’s presence in this specific bullpen may be a bit redundant.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The incident is the latest in a years-long and growing trend of concertgoers throwing objects at artists during live performances.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
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The series centers on Bode (Max Thieriot), an ex-con who finds redemption and purpose while smothering flames with the Cal Fire program.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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This list includes invasive species that spread across the landscape, smothering everything in their path (like kudzu, of course), as well as fast-growing native species, like trumpet vine and Virginia creeper, which spread quickly and can become a nuisance in yards and gardens.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Aggies received an automatic bid to the tournament after beating San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference tournament.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sacramento improved to 4-9 in back-to-back situations 24 hours after beating the Los Angeles Clippers.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Regularly dusting your door frames can prevent buildup, and furniture polish can help keep grime away even longer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The same way that dusting bronzer can make your complexion come alive, a lighter, brighter hair color can also give you an instant glow.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Smoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoking. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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