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
Although Shay, 39, is best known today for her role on Vanderpump Rules, true fans remember the Bravo star as Maria, the pizza girl who had all three brothers — Nick, Kevin, and Joe — smitten.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Never having taken the slightest notice of football before, now I was smitten.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Born Again' is a flat rerun of the Netflix show David turns stone-slinging action Bible hero in 'House of David,' smiting giant Goliath
Efron loves the moniker and even added it to his Instagram bio.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Jesse Solomon and Lexi are immediately smitten with each other.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Never having taken the slightest notice of football before, now I was smitten.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Born Again' is a flat rerun of the Netflix show David turns stone-slinging action Bible hero in 'House of David,' smiting giant Goliath
Efron loves the moniker and even added it to his Instagram bio.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Jesse Solomon and Lexi are immediately smitten with each other.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smite
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Then with two outs, Amed Rosario smacked an RBI single.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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Once the screen comes, Dort smacked his inside leg into Hayes’ outside one.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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New York’s forward did so by staying attached through the bazillion screens Detroit set and recovering when he was hit.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Houston threw numbers behind the ball for most of the game to avoid getting hit by the deadly counterattacks and transitions KC has been known for.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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The two rivals slapped each other, and Charlotte missed a spear in the corner.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Republican president slapped 10% tariffs on most goods entering the country but delayed the implementation of higher levies, pending negotiations.—
Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Jey landed a big uppercut early in the match that knocked Gunther on his butt.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The next day, animal control officers returned to the home and knocked on the door, but no one answered, authorities said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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The scalloped edges strike again in this rattan tray, which can hold decorative items like an oversized knot sculpture or serve as a mini drink station in your home office—something Open Door alum Kathy Hilton once suggested to her daughter Paris. .—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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The flooding is part of severe weather that struck multiple states in the South late Saturday and into Sunday.—
Matthew Rehbein,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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With their huge 198 score, the Green & White punched their first ticket to the NCAA Championships since 1988.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Inside the courtroom, supporters of For Women Scotland cheered, punched the air, hugged and cried.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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During their drive back to the house, Leo slams on the brakes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Paxton and Cornyn have traded barbs back and forth for years, with the attorney general slamming Cornyn’s votes in favor of additional U.S. aid to Ukraine and bipartisan legislation on gun safety following the 2022 Uvalde school shooting.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Why are the fans suddenly clapping that odd rhythm in unison?—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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He was also seen as a member of the audience clapping along while Jack Black danced through the crowd during last week's monologue.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Smite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smite. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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