as in to smack
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he shall smite his enemies with a mighty fist
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Recent Examples of smite
The driver was smitten, returning to the booth that day to offer his phone number.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
But Paisley has been smitten for far longer, first noticing his future wife in the 1991 film Father of the Bride.
—Sophie Dodd, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
These images—which capture Biden in a Ralph Lauren gown and Neal appearing smitten—are remarkable, not only for their presidential setting but for Dolan’s mastery in elevating event photography to true art.
—airmail.news, 9 Nov. 2024
And Emily recalled being smitten with Jimmy at first sight.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
But Paisley has been smitten for far longer, first noticing his future wife in the 1991 film Father of the Bride.
—Sophie Dodd, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
These images—which capture Biden in a Ralph Lauren gown and Neal appearing smitten—are remarkable, not only for their presidential setting but for Dolan’s mastery in elevating event photography to true art.
—airmail.news, 9 Nov. 2024
And Emily recalled being smitten with Jimmy at first sight.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smite
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The stock is getting smacked around after the bell, down 5%.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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Musk's Controversial Gesture Musk smacked his chest and forcefully extended his right arm during a speech on January 20 during a rally after President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Solo Ball, the only UConn player to make a 3-pointer until McNeeley hit one with five minutes to go, finished with 13 points and a team-best six assists.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bellinger has pulled the ball at a 45% clip throughout his career, and he’s hit flyballs 44.3% of the time.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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In 2018, after the first Trump administration slapped tariffs on various goods, Fed economists devised simulations on the appropriate path for monetary policy based on different tariff scenarios.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Hostility remained between the pair in the years that followed, bubbling up on instances such as in 2017, when 50 Cent threatened to slap Gotti in response to the latter's interview on The Breakfast Club.—
Chris Barilla,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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The blow knocked Cronin unconscious, according to the lawsuit.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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Many refused to answer their doors when officers knocked.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The three were arguing over a parking spot, when one of the men pulled a gun and opened fire, striking Hughes in the stomach, according to ABC Eyewitness News.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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According to the fire department, a woman who was traveling on the bus and a biker struck by a piece of equipment were taken to hospital.—
Eduardo Simoes and Isabel Teles,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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When the ball found the bottom of the cup at 18, Aberg clenched his fist, punched the air, hugged his caddie and smiled.—
Kirk Kenney,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
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The United States has already punched its ticket to the final.—
Richard Deitsch,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Winter weather wreaks havoc across country A parade of winter storms may cause chaos across the Midwest and East this week, with two major storms expected to slam the regions with paralyzing snow and ice, including a big blast to the nation's capital.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Letterman then rejected the chance to tell some jokes after combing through the cue cards, and instead agreed to film a Tortilla Challenge TikTok video that involved repeatedly slamming Fallon in the face with tortillas.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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The 78-year-old also posted side-by-side Super Bowl videos—one of himself with Ivanka Trump clapping alongside cheers inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans; the other was of Swift being booed by the same crowd.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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The fans started clapping, and Rock began singing again.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Smite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smite. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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