as in bombing
to defeat by a large margin
man, they totally smoked us today!
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Recent Examples of smoking
There's new incentive now for some adults in Colorado who may be looking to stop smoking -- or using tobacco and nicotine products.
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Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Police said Allman was inside and smoking on the couch.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
There was more of a problem about smoking there.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
Merci, Yves Saint Laurent, for making le smoking de rigueur for women as well as men, and bringing safari chic onto the runways and out of the bush, among so much else.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
After enjoying lavender chamomile tea and smoking a joint, Vicioso introduces the flowers to the group before inviting them to pick their own.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
As other agencies were responding to the area, the deputy reported a series of instances in which the man was not following deputy commands, instead doing actions such as walking back and forth and smoking a cigarette.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The hearth has multiple temperature zones for direct coal grilling at the base, slow-smoking shelves above, and ambient heat levels for resting and flavor infusion.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
According to sources, the alarm went off because someone was smoking in one of the bathrooms.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Police said Allman was inside and smoking on the couch.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
There was more of a problem about smoking there.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
Merci, Yves Saint Laurent, for making le smoking de rigueur for women as well as men, and bringing safari chic onto the runways and out of the bush, among so much else.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
After enjoying lavender chamomile tea and smoking a joint, Vicioso introduces the flowers to the group before inviting them to pick their own.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
As other agencies were responding to the area, the deputy reported a series of instances in which the man was not following deputy commands, instead doing actions such as walking back and forth and smoking a cigarette.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The hearth has multiple temperature zones for direct coal grilling at the base, slow-smoking shelves above, and ambient heat levels for resting and flavor infusion.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
According to sources, the alarm went off because someone was smoking in one of the bathrooms.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoking
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After coalition forces began bombing Iraqi positions in January 1991, part of Iraqi troops’ response was to release millions of barrels of crude oil into the Persian Gulf.—
Michael Christopher Low,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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In 1999, President Bill Clinton continued bombing Kosovo for two weeks after the 60-day period had expired without securing congressional authorization.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
5 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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This prevents smells, reduces the risk of pests, and speeds up breakdown when burying the peels.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
7 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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Though both storms are similar — with a major storm system lingering over the region for over a day and whipping the region with merciless hurricane-level winds, driving inch after inch of wet snow — what made the 1978 storm so devastating was the apparent suddenness of its arrival.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Whether a brave, thrilling but ultimately unsuccessful attempt at overcoming a seemingly impossible target of 254 to beat India and reach the T20 World Cup final will be enough to make up for England’s desperately disappointing winter.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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His big struggle was overcoming the same challenge most pitchers face after a long layoff.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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He is shut down from throwing for a couple of weeks, is scheduled to be reevaluated in two weeks and then start plyos at the end of March.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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True enough, and that’s because lawmakers have insisted on throwing money at problems by burdening Californians with some of the highest taxes in the country.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
8 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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Alajuelense returned the favor, beating LAFC 2-1 at BMO Stadium a week later, but that wasn’t enough to prevent the Black & Gold from continuing on the road to finishing runners-up to León.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) celebrates after beating Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) for the game-winning goal during overtime in an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Dallas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Accessories Handheld vacuums may come with various accessories that can add to their functionality, most commonly crevice tools and dusting brushes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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There was something about the footprints disappearing in the powder dusting the sidewalks, the heaps of dirty snow that the kids tried to conquer like Everest, and dogs nearly my size scratching their backs on a tiny patch of ice that resonated with me.—
Leslie Hsu Oh,
Outside,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Smoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoking. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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