snuffing it

phrase

present participle of snuff it, British

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuffing it
buying it
Phrase
  • Drivers who want a capable small hybrid SUV should consider buying it.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Debt collectors typically cannot legally re-age an old debt simply by buying it or transferring it to another collection agency.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
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“Snuffing it.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuffing%20it. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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