1
as in grinned
to express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward
the soldier smiled in pleasure when he saw the giant sign welcoming him home
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as in laughed
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
smiled at their ridiculous antics and walked away in disgust
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Recent Examples of smiled
Both women occasionally smiled through their tears, telegraphing poise and control more than an overflowing inner joy.
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
When reporters pointed in the direction of the Ss in Madness, Hurley smiled.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Groff had touched her shoulder, made eye contact, and smiled at her.
—Alexandra Starr, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Swift smiled and nodded from her seat.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Zangara smiled on his way out of the courtroom.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
But then Popper smiled and the arrival of opening day momentarily mellowed his gruffness.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
And when Picollo put it at 130 pounds last December after the Royals signed him to a contract extension, Garcia again smiled and said … 128.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Told of Tatis’ evaluation of the offense and the team around him, Stammen smiled.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
When reporters pointed in the direction of the Ss in Madness, Hurley smiled.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Groff had touched her shoulder, made eye contact, and smiled at her.
—Alexandra Starr, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Swift smiled and nodded from her seat.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Zangara smiled on his way out of the courtroom.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
But then Popper smiled and the arrival of opening day momentarily mellowed his gruffness.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
And when Picollo put it at 130 pounds last December after the Royals signed him to a contract extension, Garcia again smiled and said … 128.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Told of Tatis’ evaluation of the offense and the team around him, Stammen smiled.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smiled
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Swift flashed her old mine brilliant cut ring to the camera while Kelce grinned wide.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Asked about the fake out, Mara grinned.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Bradford delivered the detail about the sandwich, the board and attendees laughed and shook their heads.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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LaMorie laughed and walked toward the officers.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Smiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smiled. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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