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as in assassinated
to put to death deliberately
the proprietor of the boarding house had apparently snuffed almost 50 old men before she was caught
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Recent Examples of snuffed
Later in the fourth quarter, however, Jones appeared to stare down Pearsall, leading to an easy Cardinals interception that snuffed out a promising 49ers drive.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
But Treinen snuffed out the rally by whiffing Adames looking at a full-count 96 mph sinker that nicked the outside corner and Matt Chapman swinging at an 85 mph sweeper that was way outside.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Mission Bay quickly snuffed out that grab at momentum, thanks to the big right arm of Arnold.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
That stability, Truchelut said, is what snuffed out a tropical wave the National Hurricane Center was monitoring last week.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Several of the characters from Part 1 snuffed it, of course, and more meet their maker in Part 2.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
If the administration does weaken federal habitat protections, which species might decline most dramatically, or quickly be snuffed out, is difficult to say.
—Lois Parshley, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
Although it’s commonly assumed that the comedy snuffed out his Oscars campaign, Murphy doesn’t agree with that sentiment.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
But Treinen snuffed out the rally by whiffing Adames looking at a full-count 96 mph sinker that nicked the outside corner and Matt Chapman swinging at an 85 mph sweeper that was way outside.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Mission Bay quickly snuffed out that grab at momentum, thanks to the big right arm of Arnold.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
That stability, Truchelut said, is what snuffed out a tropical wave the National Hurricane Center was monitoring last week.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Several of the characters from Part 1 snuffed it, of course, and more meet their maker in Part 2.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
If the administration does weaken federal habitat protections, which species might decline most dramatically, or quickly be snuffed out, is difficult to say.
—Lois Parshley, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
Although it’s commonly assumed that the comedy snuffed out his Oscars campaign, Murphy doesn’t agree with that sentiment.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuffed
Verb
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Astro came up to Mars and immediately sniffed him and then started licking him.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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However, the dogs sniffed more frequently and longer when searching for the toy in the dark.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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That month was when Gabby Giffords was shot, and one of her staff members was assassinated.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The day after conservative political leader and Arizona resident Charlie Kirk was assassinated, leaders from Christian, conservative and libertarian non-profits stood outside the Arizona Supreme Court with a sign.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Giants smelled blood in the water against a vulnerable Chargers offensive line.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The driver of a car that struck and killed a woman in Miami last week smelled like booze and had slurred speech, according to law enforcement officials.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just one day before conservative activist Charlie Kirk was murdered, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression published their annual survey of campus free speech scores.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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The drama follows Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) as a detective called in to investigate the 1987 massacre of four scientists brutally murdered in inexplicable ways, with a lone survivor the obvious suspect.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The fungus releases spores that rise into the air and can be inhaled, Thompson said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When executed properly, the process triggers endless reactions to make energy for electricity.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jones looks comfortable in Indianapolis’ system and has executed with confidence both as a passer and ball-carrier.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The topic of free speech, particularly on college campuses, made recent headlines after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed during an event at Utah State University.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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According to News4 San Antonio, four people inside the home were injured in the shooting along with Marble, who was killed.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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