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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Rowling had hit rock bottom, living on welfare at one point as a single mom.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The chocolate’s for me or one of my coworkers—whoever’s cravings hit first!—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
6 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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Our director, our director of photography, and the whole crew really knocked it out of the park, in terms of staging that night and the aftermath of the hurricane as well.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
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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The video shows Lucero busting into the gallery and punching Ortiz, before Ysasi joins in.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Hunter Dickinson punched the ball loose from a Cyclone; then guard Dajuan Harris dove onto the floor for the loose ball, sliding for a bit before gathering himself.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 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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At the same time, Chinese officials slammed Western limits on AI access, and China’s DeepSeek chatbot has already triggered security concerns in the U.S.—
Thomas Adamson and Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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After fans misinterpreted a clip of Musgraves clapping for Beyoncé’s win, a rep for Musgraves set the record straight on Tuesday.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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Keys shouted out Patrice Rushen, Missy Elliott, Linda Perry, Grimes and Solange, to which the latter’s sister Beyoncé clapped.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Smite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smite. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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