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
Leah Feiger, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
The Stanford commit ran the ball on his first carry of the game, got smacked by the safety and went back into normal mode.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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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
Well, because there was an organization called True the Vote that did so, and they were not smacked down, but they were forestalled from being as aggressive.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
The Stanford commit ran the ball on his first carry of the game, got smacked by the safety and went back into normal mode.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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Last month, Trump proposed slapping a 25% tariff on imports from both Mexico and Canada, two of the United States' biggest trading partners.Scott Horsley, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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No final decisions on either personnel or strategy on Iran have been made official yet by Trump, including whether to slap fresh sanctions on the country, pursue diplomacy or both in order to halt their nuclear program.Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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While some destination fitness programs go morning to night, the Ranch has built in down time for napping, reading, hitting the pool or enjoying sauna, hot tub and cold plunges.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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In a battle, Swanson, 41, knocked Billy Quarantillo out cold.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The losses continued under Mancini in the autumn of 2023 until a win in a World Cup qualifier against Pakistan started an eight-game unbeaten run that lasted until South Korea knocked them out of the Asia Cup on penalties.Matt Slater, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, Masvidal notoriously punched Edwards backstage at an event in London in 2019.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Just a few steps up the hill is a humble boulangerie that punches far above its weight; Le Fornil de Mon Père has been making bread and pastries in the area for eight decades.Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
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That continued Sunday when Matthew Wright’s game-winning field goal banged off the left upright and through the goalposts for a 19-17 victory with no time remaining.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Next is the strength and coordination mentioned above, which is when your little one starts holding two objects and banging them together.Alyssa Sybertz, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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Thinking quickly, Bree grabs a cast-iron skillet and slams it into his head, knocking him out cold.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
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British mobile giant Vodafone is to axe 11,000 jobs over three years in the latest cull to hit the tech sector, as new boss Margherita Della Valle slammed recent performance.Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Everyone was standing at their dinner table seats, clapping and cheering.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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Our baby happily clapped and stomped along, or simply watched in awe.Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 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 21 Dec. 2024.
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