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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
Olivia Hall, also a senior two-way player, had a TD catch, a number of flag pulls and an interception that snuffed out a Nature Coast scoring chance.
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Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Any regular-season offensive sets will be identified and snuffed out.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Women are, of course, snuffed out far too often, and sometimes in ways that underscore their particular vulnerabilities—but the homicide victimization rate is much higher for men.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
His best work came in the third quarter of Game 3, when Walsh entered and snuffed out a Maxey run after the latter had scored 10 points in less than two minutes.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Any regular-season offensive sets will be identified and snuffed out.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Women are, of course, snuffed out far too often, and sometimes in ways that underscore their particular vulnerabilities—but the homicide victimization rate is much higher for men.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
His best work came in the third quarter of Game 3, when Walsh entered and snuffed out a Maxey run after the latter had scored 10 points in less than two minutes.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuff
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Because the New York Post is reporting the world’s richest man was recently spotted sniffing around one of Miami Beach’s most elite streets, North Bay Road, at the site of an under-construction mega-mansion.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Still, the Mariners had other Hall of Fame caliber talents in the 2000s and 2010s like the aforementioned Ichiro, Felix Hernandez, Adrian Beltre and Robinson Cano, and still couldn't even sniff an AL pennant, let alone a World Series.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Later that evening, Lennon was assassinated outside of his apartment building, rendering the interview his final words spoken on the record.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The country’s recent bombardment of Lebanon, killing thousands in response to Hezbollah strikes launched after joint US-Israeli strikes assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has also drawn widespread condemnation internationally.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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The lawsuits filed on Tuesday accuse Nicor Gas and the building's management company of failing to properly respond after residents reported smelling natural gas hours before the explosion.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The entire tourism industry takes a hit when its postcard beaches are piled high with foul-smelling seaweed.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Who is murdered, why and Clare’s entanglement in the whole deal unfold over the remainder of the novel, featuring much tighter and more plausible plotting than your average suspense story.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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For the first time since her arrest, Cindy Rodriguez Singh – the North Texas mother charged with murdering her 6‑year‑old son – agreed to speak with CBS News Texas.—
Doug Dunbar,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Because the high is brief, users may repeatedly inhale the substance over a short period of time, which increases the risk of toxicity.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Rather than burn tobacco, e-cigarettes heat up a liquid consisting of nicotine, flavorings and additives that are inhaled as vapor.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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It is thought that the Greek myth could be a retelling of an older Babylonian tale, in which the hero Gilgamesh slayed a colossal dog-headed, winged serpent known as a Mush-dragon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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However, this is Mother’s Day weekend, so a golden opportunity to either rewatch Miranda Presley slay another day or finally get a chance to see it for the first time as a holiday outing.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
9 May 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that search warrants were executed in relation to VC Defensa but did not answer questions about the nature of the investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Advertisement Another key decision that the administration will need to make, Sandweg said, is how much freedom the White House is willing to give the next director in executing its immigration policies.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
18 May 2026
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In a final battle, the Darksaber is destroyed, Gideon and his clones are seemingly killed, and the newly united Mandalorians settle back on Mandalore.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Initial tests suggested the outbreak may not involve the Ebola Zaire strain, which was responsible for Congo’s devastating 2018-2020 epidemic that killed more than 1,000 people.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Snuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuff. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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