as in bombing
to defeat by a large margin
man, they totally smoked us today!
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Recent Examples of smoking
When Rachel and Nicky travel to a remote part of upstate New York to meet his creepy-at-first family, Rachel’s pot-smoking habit is established very early.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
My only real complaint, other than no-show buses, is smoking on trains.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
According to one recent study, a dreamer is also likely to feel more rested following a night of vivid dreams, which may be one reason why many people feel smoking a joint or eating a gummy helps them to sleep.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
Not smoking and staying physically active are the two most powerful modifiable factors for longevity, according to a February 2025 Oxford University study published in Nature Medicine.
—Allison Palmer
june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The coolest of the goths were, of course, the ones smoking in front of the theater, already holding tickets and unworried about getting a spot in line.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Wildly pretty during the day when the harsh Puglian sun hits the mellow tufu limestone buildings and the shocking bright bougainvillea, and even lovelier at night when the entire place is lit by citronella lanterns, smoking into the warm air.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Stop smoking to reduce your chances of developing a chronic condition that can trigger fatigue.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
All those tiny moments of him just smoking cigarette and looking out at the land.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 1 June 2026
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
My only real complaint, other than no-show buses, is smoking on trains.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
According to one recent study, a dreamer is also likely to feel more rested following a night of vivid dreams, which may be one reason why many people feel smoking a joint or eating a gummy helps them to sleep.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
Not smoking and staying physically active are the two most powerful modifiable factors for longevity, according to a February 2025 Oxford University study published in Nature Medicine.
—Allison Palmer
june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The coolest of the goths were, of course, the ones smoking in front of the theater, already holding tickets and unworried about getting a spot in line.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Wildly pretty during the day when the harsh Puglian sun hits the mellow tufu limestone buildings and the shocking bright bougainvillea, and even lovelier at night when the entire place is lit by citronella lanterns, smoking into the warm air.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Stop smoking to reduce your chances of developing a chronic condition that can trigger fatigue.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
All those tiny moments of him just smoking cigarette and looking out at the land.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoking
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That came after Israel continued bombing Lebanon in defiance of Washington’s request days ago to stand down.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Al Thawadi was in the Oval Office in September last year to watch Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu place a call to Qatar’s prime minister to apologize for bombing Doha.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
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Golden Knights forward Pavel Dorofeyev capitalized on the ensuing power play, burying Vegas' first shot of the night off a terrific feed from Jack Eichel.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Jacob Scott Bevins, 36, is accused of inflicting forceful trauma on Aiden Bevins, leading to the boy's death before burying him under his residence, KING 5 and KATU reported on Friday, June 5.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Throughout the record, the image of Petras’ life in freefall recurs, giving the record a sense of hair-whipping freedom and heart-stopping urgency.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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The wind whipping at your hair?—
Parents,
Parents,
26 May 2026
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That program is based on the notion that housing should be a prerequisite for people dealing with addictions or mental illness, not a reward for overcoming them.—
Jim Morrill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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That means overcoming Ella’s hostility and bridging the divide with her uncommunicative kid brother Casey (Spike Fearn), an MIT graduate who has become an agoraphobic shut-in since his breakup with beloved girlfriend Susan (Ayo Edebiri).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Dec. 2025
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Paul Goldschmidt hit an infield single off Braydon Fisher (2-2) to begin the ninth and advanced on Fisher's throwing error.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But Nick Loftin, who pinch-hit for Michael Massey, committed a costly mistake, throwing just wide of Jac Caglianone, who was playing first base because Vinnie Pasquantino had exited the game earlier with an injury (more about that below).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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But as increasingly smothering noise greets images of guns and stilettos, the lacerating beats of the late producer Sophie and the devious robotics of mecha anime jump out as inspirations.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
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This makes garden maintenance easier and prevents sticks from piling up and smothering your plants and grass.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Nov. 2025
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Kane looked laboured and lost at Euro 2024 but England should be getting the best version of him in the coming weeks, which gives them a chance of beating any opponent.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Renard led the team in the 2022 World Cup, famously beating Argentina 2-1 in the group stage.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The small airport serves around 30 aircraft, all privately owned, including crop dusting companies and sky dive operators, Jacobs said.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Here's what our pros recommend for dusting your bedroom to keep it sanitary and easy to breathe in.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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“Smoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoking. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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