How to Use smash in in a Sentence

smash in

phrasal verb
Definition of smash innext
  • The front and bottom glass panes of the front door were smashed in.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2023
  • Brandan won the couple’s bet, which meant a pie would get smashed in Mary’s face.
    — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
  • It’s been even longer since Payne landed a certified smash in the U.K.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Forward Chloe Kelly smashed in the penalty to leave no doubt.
    — Anthony Gharib, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The boy band scored 18 top 40 smashes in the U.K., with many of them featuring Zayn.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • In the fall of ‘67, the San Francisco police famously smashed in this door in search of drugs.
    — Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Almost a year ago, one of the company's trucks had its windows smashed in.
    — Yash Roy, Journal Sentinel, 8 June 2023
  • The Dolphins got smashed in the face by Baltimore and Buffalo over their final 2 games.
    — The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Fans often lamented that the urgent dance track – only available on the soundtrack – was a smash in waiting.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2023
  • While some brides and grooms lovingly deliver the often fondant covered treat with a fork, others go in for a full on cake smash in the face.
    — Staff Author, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
  • Record-high temperatures have been smashed in the U.S., and stretches of hot days have persisted longer than ever this July.
    — Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 19 July 2023
  • Much of Texas continues to swelter under triple-digit temperatures, and heat records across the state have been smashed in what has been a blistering start to summer.
    — Denise Chow, NBC News, 27 June 2023
  • Comprised of equal parts science-fiction, horror, and western, Nope is one of the purest summer box office smashes in recent memory.
    — Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2023
  • These uneven performances point to a future where Marvel can no longer throw just any superhero adventure on the big screen and expect a blockbuster smash in return.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 Nov. 2023
  • The intimidating myth of an all-powerful military in Pakistan has been smashed in public view.
    — Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Because of the bullpen, these Dodgers are often smashed in crunch time, their surprisingly awesome offense startlingly nullified by a relief group that ranks 28th, giving up 35 homers.
    — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2023
  • And just hours after Hochul’s announcement, another conductor was smashed in the head with a glass bottle in another unprovoked attack.
    — Ian Duncan, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Travel insurance not only helped with her medical costs from her bike collision but also replaced her camera, which was smashed in the accident.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Petunias look especially smashing in hanging baskets and window boxes.
    — Lauren Smith McDonough, House Beautiful, 18 Apr. 2023

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