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
It is modeled on the original Z1 from 1973 (above) rather than my beloved 1978 Z1-R, but no matter, I was smitten once again.
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William Roberson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Christine Brown and David Woolley are smitten, but her family can't help but notice a few similarities between him and her ex-husband Kody Brown.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
But true love finally rears its head in the form of an unlikely courtship by Michael Jackson, which leaves Lisa Marie utterly smitten, and not displeased when Danny learns what’s happening and walks out.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
The stylish set will be smitten with the second offering, Alexander McQueen Discovery: Presented by Edition, which starts with a two-night suite stay at The London Edition and a five-course dinner at chef Jason Atherton’s Berners Tavern with wine pairing themed to the designer’s career.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
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William Roberson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Christine Brown and David Woolley are smitten, but her family can't help but notice a few similarities between him and her ex-husband Kody Brown.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
But true love finally rears its head in the form of an unlikely courtship by Michael Jackson, which leaves Lisa Marie utterly smitten, and not displeased when Danny learns what’s happening and walks out.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
The stylish set will be smitten with the second offering, Alexander McQueen Discovery: Presented by Edition, which starts with a two-night suite stay at The London Edition and a five-course dinner at chef Jason Atherton’s Berners Tavern with wine pairing themed to the designer’s career.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smite
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Look for the alcohol content — lower proof whiskeys can be easier for newcomers while higher proof versions can smack you in the face a bit harder.Paul Feinstein, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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The old chief attempted to do a special review of Bitcoin miners but got smacked down by a federal court.Brady Dale, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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But the Expos won only 52 games that season, and Sutherland hit a mere .239 with three home runs and a .289 on-base percentage in 141 games.Newsweek, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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However, some parts of China’s economy have shown signs of a recovery, with manufacturing activity expanding for two months in a row and hitting a five-month high in November.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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The game was so in control that Jackson headed into the locker room early in the fourth quarter, slapping fives with Ravens fans on his way in.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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His comments also mark the latest — and likely not the last — threat to slap tariffs on some of the U.S.’s biggest trade partners.William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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Don’t give up 44 points to Russell Wilson, which would have meant the Steelers would be facing the possibility of the Bengals knocking them out of the playoffs next week.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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But the tone of the game was set by how Detroit won the minor battles that define possessions, the ball pressure that knocks a team out of rhythm, the grabbing that makes a screen slightly more effective, the shoving under the glass that leads to an extra possession.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month, a driver died in a one-car crash in New Rochelle when their vehicle went off the road and struck a utility box.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to police, Tate was seen striking a police officer and charging more law enforcement officials near the U.S. Capitol.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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The jacket can be seen in pivotal scene where Dylan’s character Billy Parker punches Rupert Everett’s character James Holt.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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The transfer free-agent market helped other programs punch back.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Nick Jonas interview:Singer reflects on fatherhood, grief while promoting 'The Good Half' Fans slam Nick Jonas for Elon Musk post Several users took to the comments section to criticize Jonas' post, speculating the pop star is a supporter of Musk and his political ally Trump.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Despite its popularity, some critics have slammed the show's portrayal of women.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Performers sing traditional Tajik songs, while guests let loose, dancing and clapping along.Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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In the video, posted Friday, Dec. 13, the women can be seen clapping and singing over Tarmo, who sat in front of a small dessert adorned with birthday candles.Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Smite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smite. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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