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
Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
Lucas retains his hold on the lucrative smack market largely because of his ability to not attract attention; his eventual downfall is hastened by the regrettable decision to stand out in a crowd for once and rock a chinchilla fur coat and matching hat at a prizefight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
What hits on TikTok is a legible, irresistible hook — or, in other words, the kind of content that smacks you in the face with its obviousness.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
There’s a glamorous chaise longue smack in the middle of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’s bathroom.
—Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
Lucas retains his hold on the lucrative smack market largely because of his ability to not attract attention; his eventual downfall is hastened by the regrettable decision to stand out in a crowd for once and rock a chinchilla fur coat and matching hat at a prizefight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
Reality has a way of smacking you hard in the face.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
What hits on TikTok is a legible, irresistible hook — or, in other words, the kind of content that smacks you in the face with its obviousness.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smack
Verb
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Newsom greeted Trump with a handshake, and the president slapped him on the back.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2025
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But as Jackson stepped out of bounds, Oliver let go of Jackson’s jersey and then re-engaged with Jackson, slapping his right arm around the quarterback and tackling Jackson hard to the ground on Baltimore’s sideline.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Since the Arenado trade, McMahon has locked down the hot corner for the Rockies while hitting .243 in his career.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Holguin hit 4 of 7 of her 3-pointer attempts to help the Lightning finish with eight overall.—
Dan Albano,
Orange County Register,
25 Jan. 2025
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But Keys was able to knock the tennis titan off balance with a stunning opening match, eventually winning the whole tournament in the final set, which was tied till the very end.—
Mansee Khurana,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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And in this case, Homeland Security is knocking on states’ doors.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Irish inched farther into field goal range over the next 26 seconds to set up kicker Mitch Jeter’s game winner from 41 yards out, punching their ticket to the national championship game.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Cowboys now boast the longest NFC Championship Game drought after the Washington Commanders punched their ticket to the title round last week.—
Vincent Frank,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Playing in his second career game, the 29-year-old Abols finished with four shots and banged a few Rangers around, too, with three hits — one of which came on Rangers giant Matt Rempe.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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To prevent harm, always bang loudly on the car hood before starting the engine.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Some slammed the woman's decision to travel while sick, while others noted that avoiding potentially contagious passengers in a crowded airport can be challenging.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Several commenters also slammed Biden for the presumptive move.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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At one point, Warren clapped and threw her arm up straight, following it with a wave.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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An accordionist spurred the crowd of about 150 to dance, clap or yelp bird caws in approval.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The rings probably formed from an icy moon of Saturn getting whacked, hard, by an incoming object, perhaps even another moon.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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However, compared to a quantum clock, atomic clocks are as accurate as a one-dollar antique pocket watch that's been whacked several times with a coal hammer.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Smack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smack. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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