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as in to assassinate
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 snuff
The Palmetto Bay restaurant wasn’t up to snuff in January, but passed the callback inspection the following day.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
However, Nike quickly snuffed out optimism of turning point, forecasting China revenue to be down about 20% in its current quarter, which will be reported after the bell on June 30 .
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Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
In a blow to a major developer, traffic concerns have snuffed out a plan for dozens of Lake Norman townhomes on a busy Mooresville road.
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Joe Marusak
june 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
In order to purchase umbrella coverage, your homeowners’ policy and your auto policy will have to be up to snuff and must meet certain minimum liability limits.
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Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for snuff
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
However, Nike quickly snuffed out optimism of turning point, forecasting China revenue to be down about 20% in its current quarter, which will be reported after the bell on June 30 .
—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
In a blow to a major developer, traffic concerns have snuffed out a plan for dozens of Lake Norman townhomes on a busy Mooresville road.
—
Joe Marusak
june 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
In order to purchase umbrella coverage, your homeowners’ policy and your auto policy will have to be up to snuff and must meet certain minimum liability limits.
—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for snuff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuff
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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Luz inserts the construction pole; Susana sniffs.
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Martin Sheen is the Army captain tasked with going on a secret mission to Cambodia to assassinate a special forces officer (Marlon Brando) who's gone rogue and might actually be nuts.
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Louis Farrakhan, who is now 93, stepped into the organization’s leadership vacuum shortly after Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965.
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When choosing a fresh pineapple, look for one that feels heavy and smells lightly sweet near the base.
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Mild scurvy caused bleeding gums, tooth loss and foul-smelling breath.
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The couple is accused of conspiring to murder Agarwal in an attempt to continue their romance.
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Nothing about intent—intent pertains to murder in its several degrees.
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When inhaled, these microscopic particles can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing swelling and inflammation.
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When wildfire smoke is inhaled, volatile gases and tiny particles can pass through the lining of the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
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Some mourners, gathering at the funeral of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Saturday, expressed both anguish and a desire for vengeance.
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Tipu himself was found slain near a passageway once used to bring water into the fort; it’s dubbed the Water Gate.
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Colombia’s goal wasn’t perfectly executed but was delivered with emphasis.
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On Wednesday, July 1, investigators executed a search warrant at the pair's residence on the 2400 block of Ruth Fitzgerald Drive in Plainfield, where both suspects were taken into custody.
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The mother of a man killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bike in Manhattan is demanding justice for her son.
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The one-two punch wreaked massive destruction throughout the region, killing at least 235 and wounding more than 4,300.
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“Snuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuff. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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