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
Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The kitchen, by contrast, is the size of a galley on a fishing smack.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
The future — mechanical, intelligent, overwhelming — is today smacking us in the face.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Your mom deserves to give you a free smack to your head for that.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The kitchen, by contrast, is the size of a galley on a fishing smack.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Reese smacked Clark in the head with her arm while trying to block a shot in their first WNBA meeting June 1.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
The future — mechanical, intelligent, overwhelming — is today smacking us in the face.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smack
Verb
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Hackman slapped the man, according to an account in the Associated Press. 'Reach for the stars!' Hackman also had a prankster side.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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That show, however, was overshadowed by Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the face onstage over a joke Rock made about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.—
Lucia Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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The 26-year-old Maleficent star was one of the first to hit the carpet, floating in a white gown that was chosen after a hands-on fitting with Burton, 51, herself.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Xiaomi’s shares, which are listed in Hong Kong, hit a record high this week.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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According to the online world, in comparison, Conan knocked it out the park with his jokes and songs.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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My ignorance about menopause knocked any such certainties firmly aside.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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For about $4 per U.S. resident, the NWS provides critical information that punches far above its weight.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Authorities said McCann-Ortiz repeatedly threatened to kill them and punched and kicked one of the victims who was seriously injured.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Frost had one great chance to tie the game in the closing seconds after pulling their goaltender, but Claire Thompson’s screen shot from the point banged off the post.—
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
23 Feb. 2025
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The junior midfielder banged in both goals of the Farmers’ 2-0 victory over crosstown opponent Mt. Eden.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Pino slammed the horn and floored the gas pedal, roaring into her backyard.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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The move has sparked trade wars that could slam economic growth and lift prices for Americans still smarting from years of high inflation.—
Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In one video, another husband, who happens to be a drummer according to the video’s text, finds the beat quickly and even has help from his son, who claps along in rhythm.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Why isn’t this movie about her and her hot girlfriend? Love the shot of Gracie clapping approvingly.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Designed to navigate both narrow nooks and wide swaths of body hair, these tools require less prep than razor-shaving, can be used wet or dry, and whack weeds with ease.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Zipper Carry-on Max proved very durable in our tests, showing only minor superficial scuffs and no dents at all after whacking it with a metal baseball bat and shoving it multiple times off a table while fully packed.—
Theresa Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Smack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smack. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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