1
2
as in assassinated
to put to death deliberately
the proprietor of the boarding house had apparently snuffed almost 50 old men before she was caught
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of snuffed
Maye had three turnovers in Super Bowl 60, including a ghastly, unforced interception that snuffed a semi-decent comeback chance.
—
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Their gross mismanagement of the situation ultimately led to an innocent American, who was only trying to document the actions of ICE and the Border Patrol by lawfully videoing them using his cell phone, having his young life prematurely snuffed out.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
That light has been snuffed out.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Lack of support has snuffed out a restaurant and lounge popular among Black Charlotteans, owners say.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
That same scenario played out in one of our counties just a few years ago, and a 14-year-old’s life was snuffed out because of it.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
These attacks snuffed out at least 115 lives last year.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Dissent has been quashed and protests, once a daily feature of life in Hong Kong, have been snuffed out.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, unlike other Michelin three-stars that had the chance to reopen after the pandemic shut down the world, Meadowood’s efforts were snuffed out by natural disaster.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Their gross mismanagement of the situation ultimately led to an innocent American, who was only trying to document the actions of ICE and the Border Patrol by lawfully videoing them using his cell phone, having his young life prematurely snuffed out.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
That light has been snuffed out.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Lack of support has snuffed out a restaurant and lounge popular among Black Charlotteans, owners say.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
That same scenario played out in one of our counties just a few years ago, and a 14-year-old’s life was snuffed out because of it.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
These attacks snuffed out at least 115 lives last year.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Dissent has been quashed and protests, once a daily feature of life in Hong Kong, have been snuffed out.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, unlike other Michelin three-stars that had the chance to reopen after the pandemic shut down the world, Meadowood’s efforts were snuffed out by natural disaster.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuffed
Verb
-
On the next play, Patriots rookie Craig Woodson sniffed out a trick play and dropped the ball carrier on an end around for a loss of five.—
February 9,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
-
The tougher hurdle, historically speaking, is that the Cowboys haven’t sniffed a conference championship game in Dak’s time.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The All American Halftime Show was heavy on guitars, Americana, and Christian praise, and was bracketed by tributes to Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, who was assassinated in September.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2026
-
Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September while speaking at a Utah university, established Turning Point USA in 2012 to encourage young people to engage in free speech and advocate for conservative policies.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The ice had never smelled better.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
-
From these tiny particles, scientists can determine how the objects may have smelled.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The book's Japanese translator was murdered, and others associated with it were attacked.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
-
In a desperate bid to recover his losses, he's murdered after fixing a boxing match.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Guardiola inhaled deeply when asked about the non-handball against Wolves last weekend and could have decided not to comment.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
-
These tiny water droplets—aerosol plumes, according to commercial cleaning expert Shari Cedar—can be inhaled and cover towels, countertops, and, yes, even your toothbrush after a flush.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
In one of the most chilling images of the massacre, dozens of corpses executed by the police were lined up on the ground in a public square.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
-
Citizens executed in the street for exercising their right to free speech?—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Pike was killed by head and neck trauma and was from Stamford, Connecticut, Teton County Coroner Brent Blue told the outlet.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
-
After Renee Good was shot and killed by a Customs and Border Protection agent in Minneapolis, Peak said more than 1,200 protested in the northwest Valley with just two days' notice.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Snuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuffed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
