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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
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Recent Examples of snuffed
Free expression in America has not been snuffed out, even when faced with political opposition in the past.
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Isabel Ruehl,
The Atlantic,
25 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
Fonseca unleashed a serve and a forehand and snuffed out the danger.
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Ferguson snuffed the House bill by sending it to the Senate Rules Committee, where it was never brought up for a vote.
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Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
Since Survivor premiered on May 31, 2000, the tribe has spoken hundreds of times — and only 48 contestants haven't had their torches snuffed.
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Ale Russian,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
Her proposal to ban backyard barbecuing would have also extended to fire pits and restaurants that cook with open flames had Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez not snuffed it out with her own motion to block the ban.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Legend has it that the residents snuffed out their candles and strategically hung lanterns high in trees around the community so the enemy would think the buildings were on a hill and the canons would miss their targets in the early morning darkness.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Isabel Ruehl,
The Atlantic,
25 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
Fonseca unleashed a serve and a forehand and snuffed out the danger.
—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Ferguson snuffed the House bill by sending it to the Senate Rules Committee, where it was never brought up for a vote.
—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
Since Survivor premiered on May 31, 2000, the tribe has spoken hundreds of times — and only 48 contestants haven't had their torches snuffed.
—
Ale Russian,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
Her proposal to ban backyard barbecuing would have also extended to fire pits and restaurants that cook with open flames had Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez not snuffed it out with her own motion to block the ban.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Legend has it that the residents snuffed out their candles and strategically hung lanterns high in trees around the community so the enemy would think the buildings were on a hill and the canons would miss their targets in the early morning darkness.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuffed
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On land, cadaver dogs sniffed the shore for any trace of Lynette.
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Deputies once again conducted a traffic stop, and a police dog sniffed out illicit substances.
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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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Louis Farrakhan stepped into the organization’s leadership vacuum shortly after Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965.
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In a strange twist, the potential buyer reportedly smelled a rat and reached out to someone with the company, to make sure the machinery hadn’t been stolen.
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Max also smelled awful, could barely walk and had about nine to 10 wounds on his body, according to the document.
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If Dennis is murdered or missing, wouldn’t Brian and associates know about it?
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Investigators are still determining what led up to the altercation, how the victim was murdered, and the suspect's motive.
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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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Colombia’s goal wasn’t perfectly executed but was delivered with emphasis.
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Promise David’s goal for the co-hosts was delightfully executed but this game raised some questions for Jesse Marsch ahead of the knockouts.
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Historians estimate that the North American epidemic killed at least 100,000 to 130,000 people over several years.
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Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.
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“Snuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuffed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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