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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
Several of the characters from Part 1 snuffed it, of course, and more meet their maker in Part 2.
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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
Luis Arraez and Manny Machado each followed with hits, but their ensuing double steal got snuffed out as Smith threw out Machado on the back end.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 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
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
Luis Arraez and Manny Machado each followed with hits, but their ensuing double steal got snuffed out as Smith threw out Machado on the back end.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 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
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Missouri State, which was an FCS team before this season, squeaked out a field goal in its first drive of the game and had the confidence to attempt a reverse flea flicker on its next possession, but USC’s defense sniffed out the play and pushed the Bears back 11 yards.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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Even the smallest tendencies get sniffed out quickly.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
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Just days earlier, Erika’s husband had been assassinated during a public speaking event in Utah.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
14 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative figure, was assassinated on Wednesday while speaking at a college campus in Utah.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The vape smoke smelled like unicorn farts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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With no cell service, my two spoiled house pets immediately rebranded themselves as wild animals—sniffing, digging, howling at the moon, and rolling in whatever smelled the worst.—
The Editors,
Outside,
26 Aug. 2025
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The house is haunted by a family of farmers that lived and died on the land, murdered horribly by the patriarch of the family, but really, the problem is the demon that controls the mirror and its dark reflections.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was murdered on Wednesday during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), wildfire smoke can impact anyone's health when inhaled.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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When dust is inhaled, the particles can collect in your lungs and lead to respiratory issues.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On Tuesday evening, ahead of the official start of New York Fashion Week, at Cipriani Wall in Manhattan, Brandice Daniel and her team executed an evening dedicated to artisans and creatives.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Federal agents executed a search warrant at her home in Virginia and found three 9mm pistols, including one inside a purse that also contained Perkins’ photo identification.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Evergreen High School is located about 20 miles from Columbine High School, the site of an infamous 1999 mass shooting that killed 12 students and a teacher.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Conservative commentator Will Cain observed a moment of silence on his Fox News show after a gunman shot and killed Charlie Kirk on Wednesday.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Snuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuffed. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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