as in to bomb
to defeat by a large margin
man, they totally smoked us today!
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Recent Examples of smoke
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 July 2025
At the base of the cloud, the entire city was covered in a thick blanket of smoke, dust and anything that was kicked up by the blast.
—Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
As medical personnel urgently responded to Brendon, trying to resuscitate the baby, Gunter and Staddon left the ward to smoke outside, per prosecutors.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 24 July 2025
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Verb
Hazy skies and the faint smell of smoke blanketed Manhattan on Saturday.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 July 2025
At the base of the cloud, the entire city was covered in a thick blanket of smoke, dust and anything that was kicked up by the blast.
—Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
Noun
Do genetics predetermine whether someone smokes good barbecue?
—Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
As medical personnel urgently responded to Brendon, trying to resuscitate the baby, Gunter and Staddon left the ward to smoke outside, per prosecutors.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoke
Verb
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This deal also comes at a time when President Trump has become more critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin for continuing to bomb Ukrainian towns and cities.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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It’s all gone wrong and the Brazilian 23-year-old has been bombed into the reserves.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The second and third floors contain five more bedrooms, along with a library, an office, multiple wet bars, and bathrooms outfitted with steam showers and soaking tubs.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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The Mets look to extend their seven-game winning streak against a Padres team that is starting to pick up some steam on Monday night at Petco Park.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Lucas Giolito’s 7 shutout innings for naught as Sox can’t complete sweep The Red Sox squandered seven shutout innings from Lucas Giolito and dropped yet another 1-run game.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 May 2025
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That's much higher than with other infectious diseases, such as Ebola with an R naught of 2.—
Alyson Hurt,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Remember that small changes, like pouring your DIY cleaning solutions into glass spray bottles or dusting items with an old-fashioned feather duster, can make a big difference in your cleaning experience.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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It’s recommended to dust your countertops daily with a soft, dry microfiber cloth to remove debris.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The grassy mantle was dying, exposing the earth, and dust clouds began to sweep across the runways.—
Fabio Morábito,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The scene of Stan’s eruption mirrors the film’s opening—when, out of blackness, a nothingness, the face of a boy emerges, his eyes sunk in fear.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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At nearly 60, a life of nothingness without love — what is the point?—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The Austin district relied heavily on contractors to overcome its chronic backlog of evaluation requests.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Thunderbolts showed us the true power of the group hug to overcome . . .—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Inspect the engine compartment for gasoline fumes before starting the engine, as lingering vapors can pose serious fire or explosion risks. 5.—
Tina Chen,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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But residents complained ceaselessly of the fumes, debris, noise and, occasionally, smoke emanating from the plant.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
18 July 2025
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“Smoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoke. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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