snuffed it

phrase

past tense of snuff it, British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuffed it
bought it
Phrase
  • While Sentient Jet, now part of Flexjet LLC, is credited with inventing the jet card in 1999, Marquis Jet Partners, which launched in 2001 using the NetJets fleet before NetJets bought it in 2010, is widely credited with popularizing the product.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Howe redesigned the retreat for clients who bought it as a temporary escape while renovations to their Berkshire home stretched on far longer than expected.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
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“Snuffed it.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuffed%20it. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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