as in splash
a very small amount
add just a smack of vanilla to the whipped cream and the dessert will be perfect
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as in slap
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the cook gave him a smack on the wrist when he tried to sneak an early taste of the sauce
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as in to slap
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he smacked the punching bag one final time before heading to the showers
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Recent Examples of smack
David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Las Vegas solidifies its claim for the playoffs with a 3-2 win and a dominant DB 21-14
California takes another upset win, with a laughable 21-4 DB score-line by the singles-heavy Bears
Day 3 Observations
SoCal lays down the smack on fellow playoff participant Bay Area to start off day 3 well.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Iowa State survived against Utah 31-28, while Kansas beat one of the co-leaders for the third consecutive week, this time smacking Colorado 37-21.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Noun
More news: Commanders' Starting RB Officially Inactive For Showdown With Giants
Stevenson was supposed to box out Noah Brown but was clearly distracted by talking smack to fans.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Las Vegas solidifies its claim for the playoffs with a 3-2 win and a dominant DB 21-14
California takes another upset win, with a laughable 21-4 DB score-line by the singles-heavy Bears
Day 3 Observations
SoCal lays down the smack on fellow playoff participant Bay Area to start off day 3 well.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
The event includes an artisan market under the pavilion in The Plaza de la Constitución, smack dab in the middle of historic St. Augustine.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Iowa State survived against Utah 31-28, while Kansas beat one of the co-leaders for the third consecutive week, this time smacking Colorado 37-21.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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The game was so in control that Jackson headed into the locker room early in the fourth quarter, slapping fives with Ravens fans on his way in.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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His comments also mark the latest — and likely not the last — threat to slap tariffs on some of the U.S.’s biggest trade partners.William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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But the Expos won only 52 games that season, and Sutherland hit a mere .239 with three home runs and a .289 on-base percentage in 141 games.Newsweek, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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However, some parts of China’s economy have shown signs of a recovery, with manufacturing activity expanding for two months in a row and hitting a five-month high in November.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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Don’t give up 44 points to Russell Wilson, which would have meant the Steelers would be facing the possibility of the Bengals knocking them out of the playoffs next week.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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But the tone of the game was set by how Detroit won the minor battles that define possessions, the ball pressure that knocks a team out of rhythm, the grabbing that makes a screen slightly more effective, the shoving under the glass that leads to an extra possession.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The jacket can be seen in pivotal scene where Dylan’s character Billy Parker punches Rupert Everett’s character James Holt.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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The result is that San Miguel now boasts a cocktail scene that punches above its diminutive size.Kevin Gray, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The footage shows a small door on the ceiling of a room opening and closing repeatedly, making a banging noise.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Angela takes her clothes off in the middle of a country club’s restaurant to show Tommy her banging body and remind him what he’s been missing.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nick Jonas interview:Singer reflects on fatherhood, grief while promoting 'The Good Half' Fans slam Nick Jonas for Elon Musk post Several users took to the comments section to criticize Jonas' post, speculating the pop star is a supporter of Musk and his political ally Trump.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Despite its popularity, some critics have slammed the show's portrayal of women.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Performers sing traditional Tajik songs, while guests let loose, dancing and clapping along.Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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In the video, posted Friday, Dec. 13, the women can be seen clapping and singing over Tarmo, who sat in front of a small dessert adorned with birthday candles.Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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With all protective layers working, Norton whacked every ransomware sample.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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Supporters argue that the bonds are necessary because the state recently whacked about $10 billion in spending on environmental programs.Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Smack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smack. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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