dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/smo_MW.json

{
  "Smolensk":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "city of western Russia in Europe on the upper Dnieper River west-southwest of Moscow population 326,900":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "sm\u014d-\u02c8len(t)sk"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-183959",
    "type":[
      "geographical name"
    ]
  },
  "Smollett":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "Tobias George 1721\u20131771 British author":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8sm\u00e4-l\u0259t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-191839",
    "type":[
      "biographical name"
    ]
  },
  "smock frock":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a loose outer garment worn by workmen especially in Europe":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1800, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-110353",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "smock mill":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a windmill whose cap alone turns round to meet the wind":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "so called from the fancied resemblance of its shape to a person dressed in a smock":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035757",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "smock-face":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{},
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132204",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "smocking":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a decorative embroidery or shirring made by gathering cloth in regularly spaced round tucks":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Sweet smocking and pleats hit all the high notes, and an attention to trimmings\u2014from lace to satin ribbons\u2014further expand upon the charming mood of the trend. \u2014 Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue , 16 May 2022",
      "For Special Occasions Elevate occasionwear with dreamy florals, delicate smocking , and pastel linens in the cutest of cuts. \u2014 Rickie De Sole, Vogue , 16 Apr. 2021",
      "After our fabrics are hand-dyed and washed, they\u2019re sent to be cut into various panels, some of which are sent off to the smocking team. \u2014 Emily Farra, Vogue , 22 Aug. 2018",
      "After our fabrics are hand-dyed and washed, they\u2019re sent to be cut into various panels, some of which are sent off to the smocking team. \u2014 Emily Farra, Vogue , 22 Aug. 2018"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1888, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8sm\u00e4-ki\u014b"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023726",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "smog":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{},
    "examples":[
      "the city's smog was once so bad that darkness often prevailed, even at noon",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Utahns who live along the Wasatch Front are familiar with inversion \u2014 the smog that fouls the air during winter. \u2014 Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "The new emission standards would reduce smog -forming pollutants from tractor-trailer trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles as part of a multiyear plan to improve air quality across the nation. \u2014 Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times , 8 Mar. 2022",
      "Just a few years before the Windscale accident, for example, as many as 10,000 Londoners were killed in a single four-day span of heavy smog caused mostly by coal burning. \u2014 James B. Meigs, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
      "Phillips\u2019 loose lines and florid style evoke the smog -washed haze of the \u201880s. \u2014 Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times , 12 May 2022",
      "Until the federal standards are met, residents will continue to brave unhealthy levels of smog . \u2014 Tony Briscoestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022",
      "The scientists also measured ozone, a significant component of smog , which can inflame airways and make lungs more susceptible to infection. \u2014 Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine , 6 Jan. 2022",
      "Some of those pollutants, such as ozone (a component of smog ) and diesel exhaust, can be harmful to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and are even associated with cancer. \u2014 Outside Online , 28 Sep. 2020",
      "Most of us have resorted to cheap sprays from our local supermarket that often do more harm than good - these usually offer disappointingly short life-spans, smell too sharply, and clog your nostrils like smog . \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1880, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "sm oke + f og":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8sm\u00e4g",
      "\u02c8sm\u00e4g also \u02c8sm\u022fg",
      "\u02c8sm\u022fg"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "brume",
      "fog",
      "gauze",
      "haze",
      "mist",
      "murk",
      "reek",
      "soup"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-015252",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "smoggy":{
    "antonyms":[
      "clear",
      "cloudless",
      "limpid",
      "pellucid",
      "unclouded"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": characterized by or abounding in smog":[
        "a smoggy haze",
        "smoggy freeways"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "it was hard to see through the smoggy afternoon sky",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "That isn\u2019t the only reason to buy electric, which we were reminded of during a particularly smoggy day last week. \u2014 New York Times , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "Ten years ago, the sky was more likely to be a smoggy brown-gray at this time of year, stained by pollution from industry and heating. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Feb. 2022",
      "The air appears remarkably clear in winter, lacking the smoggy haziness that\u2019s common in summer. \u2014 Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic , 17 Dec. 2021",
      "On the heels of last week's report about pollution in India, today's show takes you to a dangerously smoggy city in Pakistan. \u2014 CNN , 23 Nov. 2021",
      "In March, China\u2019s environment minister made a surprise visit to Tangshan, a two-hour drive east of Beijing, after the capital experienced smoggy skies during the Two Sessions, the biggest political event of the year. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Nov. 2021",
      "The particles also blew east, resulting in smoggy , scarlet sunsets over the Midwest and Northeast. \u2014 Purbita Saha, Popular Science , 11 Mar. 2021",
      "Various analyses in the spring showed little decline in air pollution, despite the steep decrease in traffic and economic activity\u2014and some areas, like Southern California, remain as smoggy as ever. \u2014 Clifton Leaf, Fortune , 31 Dec. 2020",
      "The effect of air pollution will be more clearly seen in the next few months, as north India enters its traditionally smoggy winter. \u2014 Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar, Science | AAAS , 29 Oct. 2020"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1905, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8sm\u00e4-g\u0113",
      "\u02c8sm\u022f-"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "beclouded",
      "befogged",
      "brumous",
      "clouded",
      "cloudy",
      "foggy",
      "gauzy",
      "hazy",
      "misty",
      "murky",
      "soupy"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-214617",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "smoke":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a mass or column of smoke":[],
      ": a pale blue":[],
      ": a suspension of particles in a gas":[],
      ": any of the colors of smoke":[],
      ": fume or vapor often resulting from the action of heat on moisture":[],
      ": fumigate":[],
      ": kill sense 1a":[],
      ": marijuana sense 2":[],
      ": pitches that are fastballs":[
        "if a guy's going to hit you \u2026 he certainly isn't going to throw a spitter\u2014he gives you smoke",
        "\u2014 Tony Conigliaro"
      ],
      ": ridicule":[],
      ": smudge":[],
      ": something (such as a cigarette) to smoke":[],
      ": something of little substance, permanence, or value":[],
      ": something that obscures":[],
      ": suspect":[],
      ": the gaseous products of burning materials especially of organic origin made visible by the presence of small particles of carbon":[],
      ": to blacken or discolor with smoke":[
        "smoked glasses"
      ],
      ": to cure or flavor by exposure to smoke":[
        "smoked ham",
        "They smoked a rack of ribs.",
        "\u2026 offers, among other things, a flavorful sirloin steak and barbecued smoked chicken.",
        "\u2014 Andy Birsh"
      ],
      ": to defeat or surpass decisively":[],
      ": to drive (something, such as mosquitoes) away by smoke":[],
      ": to emit excessive smoke":[],
      ": to emit or exhale smoke":[],
      ": to hit (something, such as a baseball) with great force":[],
      ": to inhale and exhale the smoke of":[
        "smoke a cigarette"
      ],
      ": to spread or rise like smoke":[],
      ": to stupefy (insects, such as bees) by smoke":[],
      ": to undergo punishment : suffer":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "Smoke from the campfire stung my eyes.",
      "We could see black smoke from the house fire.",
      "Can I bum a few smokes off you",
      "Verb",
      "I caught her smoking a cigarette.",
      "He was thrown out of school for smoking marijuana.",
      "She smokes and drinks, but I don't.",
      "Do you mind if I smoke in here",
      "That old car smokes when you start it up.",
      "the smoking remains of a fire",
      "We smoke our hams over hickory.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Drones whirred above, clouds of dark smoke still emanating from the ruins several hours after the fire had been put out. \u2014 Yuras Karmanau And Francesca Ebel, Anchorage Daily News , 28 June 2022",
      "Videos and photos posted on social media by Ukrainian officials showed the building engulfed in flames and spewing smoke . \u2014 WSJ , 28 June 2022",
      "Bishop recommended adding eye-catching purple smoke trees and Podocarpus, softening the lines of the rear freestanding garage, which doubles as Long\u2019s private retreat. \u2014 Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 June 2022",
      "All entrances will be double sealed, and vents will be installed with special filters that will trap volatile compounds related to smoke . \u2014 Cathrine Todd, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
      "In Kremenchuk on Monday, smoke filled the air after the attack and the ground was hot, as workers tried to clear the rubble and local residents desperately searched for the missing, according to city council officials. \u2014 New York Times , 27 June 2022",
      "Drones whirred above, clouds of dark smoke still rising from the ruins several hours after the fire had been put out. \u2014 Yuras Karmanau, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022",
      "At least 13 people were killed and some 250 sickened when a crane loading gas tanks onto a ship in Jordan dropped one of them, sending plumes of toxic yellow smoke into the air. \u2014 Rachel Pannett, Washington Post , 27 June 2022",
      "Photos and video on social media showed white smoke billowing up from the hill. \u2014 John King, San Francisco Chronicle , 26 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Studies show that when the nicotine content of cigarettes is reduced, people don't seem to smoke more to compensate for the missing nicotine. \u2014 Jen Christensen, CNN , 21 June 2022",
      "The seven-minute drive in the darkness of our rural town gave him the chance to smoke one last cigarette before returning home to the nightly chaos of bath-and-bedtime routines, and five kids in need of corralling, calming, or consoling. \u2014 Laura Neilson, Vogue , 19 June 2022",
      "In April, the casino adopted a policy allowing its smoking customers to use a restaurant patio to smoke , avoiding the need to go through metal detectors two additional times in leaving and re-entering the casino. \u2014 Wayne Parry, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
      "Owner Michael Wickert uses bespoke blends of local beech, fir, cherry and alder woods to smoke fish like trout, char and, particularly, salmon, which used to spawn in local rivers. \u2014 Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
      "Sabrina Eaton reports the law establishes that 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers are traceable to smoke from military burn pits used for waste disposal and requires the VA to cover them. \u2014 cleveland , 17 June 2022",
      "My husband is a devoted father but won\u2019t think anything of stepping away for 10 minutes to smoke while the kids are unattended in the pool. \u2014 Annie Lane, oregonlive , 15 June 2022",
      "Rowland asked to smoke a cigarette during the interview, so Bowman and Cash escorted him out to the front of the sheriff's office. \u2014 Jessie Dimartino, ABC News , 8 June 2022",
      "Continue reading \u2026 \u2018ULTIMATE SACRIFICE\u2019 - Deputy shot and killed by suspect who was allowed outside to smoke . \u2014 Fox News , 6 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English smoca ; akin to Old English sm\u0113ocan to emit smoke, Middle High German smouch smoke, and probably to Greek smychein to smolder":"Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8sm\u014dk"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "annihilate",
      "blow away",
      "bomb",
      "bury",
      "clobber",
      "cream",
      "drub",
      "dust",
      "flatten",
      "paste",
      "rout",
      "shellac",
      "skin",
      "skunk",
      "smother",
      "snow under",
      "thrash",
      "trim",
      "tromp",
      "trounce",
      "wallop",
      "wax",
      "whip",
      "whomp",
      "whop",
      "whap",
      "whup"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-210313",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "smoke tree":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": either of two small shrubby trees (genus Cotinus ) of the cashew family with large panicles of minute flowers that suggest a cloud of smoke:":[],
      ": one ( C. coggygria ) of Eurasia that is widely planted in the eastern U.S.":[],
      ": one ( C. obovatus ) of the southeastern U.S. and Texas":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "My multi-stemmed smoke tree (Cotinus obovate), which has been in the ground three years, has developed on one stem a die-back from the base toward the meristem of the sub-laterals in the course of three days. \u2014 oregonlive , 31 July 2021",
      "For the showiest models, Gregg recommends viewing the Japanese maple, Chinese pistache, and American smoke trees . \u2014 Susan O'keefe, National Geographic , 29 Nov. 2019"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1846, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-123334",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "smoker's cough":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a cough caused by smoking":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130952",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "smolderingly":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": in a smoldering manner":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-120021",
    "type":[
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "smolt":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a young salmon or sea trout about two years old that is at the stage of development when it assumes the silvery color of the adult and is ready to migrate to the sea":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Decades later, ocean warming from climate change appears to be recreating those same conditions that limit food supply in the sea, just as billions more smolt are poured into it annually. \u2014 Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News , 7 Sep. 2021",
      "Federal scientists are monitoring this year\u2019s cohort to see how well the smolt survive the 352-mile journey from the base of Shasta Dam to the Golden Gate by attaching acoustic tags to hundreds of hatchery fish. \u2014 Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle , 2 Mar. 2022",
      "Each spring, the sockeye smolt swam unimpeded to the sea for the cycle to begin anew. \u2014 Author: Richard Read, Anchorage Daily News , 26 July 2021",
      "Becky Johnson, production division director for the tribe\u2019s Fishery Resource Management, was there when nearly 500,000 smolt were released into the Lostine River in 2017. \u2014 oregonlive , 7 Dec. 2021",
      "Each spring, the sockeye smolt swam unimpeded to the sea for the cycle to begin anew. \u2014 Author: Richard Read, Anchorage Daily News , 26 July 2021",
      "Each spring, the sockeye smolt swam unimpeded to the sea for the cycle to begin anew. \u2014 Author: Richard Read, Anchorage Daily News , 26 July 2021",
      "Each spring, the sockeye smolt swam unimpeded to the sea for the cycle to begin anew. \u2014 Author: Richard Read, Anchorage Daily News , 26 July 2021",
      "Staff then released the 580,000 chinook salmon smolt into the creek. \u2014 Emily Mesner, Anchorage Daily News , 17 June 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English (Scots)":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8sm\u014dlt"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-003421",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "smooch":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": kiss":[],
      ": kiss , pet":[],
      ": smudge , smear":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1577, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
      "1578, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1631, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
      "1825, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "alteration of smouch to kiss loudly":"Verb",
      "probably alteration of smutch , verb":"Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8sm\u00fcch"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-072611",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "smoodge":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": smooch entry 3":[],
      ": to curry favor in a fawning manner":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "perhaps alteration of smouch entry 2":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-104452",
    "type":[
      "intransitive verb"
    ]
  },
  "smoor":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":[
      "Definition of smoor (Entry 1 of 2) variant spelling of smore",
      "Definition of smoor (Entry 2 of 2) chiefly Scottish variant of smur"
    ],
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":[],
    "history_and_etymology":[],
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8sm\u014d(\u0259)r",
      "\u02c8sm\u014d(\u0259)r"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-121055",
    "type":[]
  },
  "smoorich":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a stolen kiss":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "probably imitative":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8sm\u014dr\u0259\u0307\u1e35"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-154123",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "smooth":{
    "antonyms":[
      "ease",
      "facilitate",
      "grease",
      "loosen (up)",
      "unclog"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a smooth part":[],
      ": a smoothing implement":[],
      ": amiable , courteous":[],
      ": being the representation of a function with a continuous first derivative":[],
      ": being without hair":[],
      ": causing no resistance to sliding":[],
      ": even and uninterrupted in flow or flight":[],
      ": excessively and often artfully suave : ingratiating":[
        "a smooth operator"
      ],
      ": free from difficulties or impediments":[
        "the smooth course of his life"
      ],
      ": free from lumps":[],
      ": glabrous":[
        "a smooth leaf"
      ],
      ": having a continuous even surface":[],
      ": having or being a short even coat of hair":[
        "a smooth collie"
      ],
      ": not sharp or harsh":[
        "a smooth sherry"
      ],
      ": serene , equable":[
        "a smooth disposition"
      ],
      ": soothe":[],
      ": the act of smoothing":[],
      ": to become smooth":[],
      ": to cause to lie evenly and in order : preen":[
        "a bird smoothing its feathers"
      ],
      ": to free (a graph, a collection of data, etc.) from irregularities":[],
      ": to free from obstruction or difficulty":[
        "conciliation smoothed the way to an agreement"
      ],
      ": to free from what is harsh or disagreeable : polish":[
        "smoothed out his style"
      ],
      ": to make smooth":[],
      ": to minimize (something, such as a fault) especially in order to allay anger or ill will":[
        "his main job is to smooth over the friction that so often arises",
        "\u2014 Brian Crozier"
      ],
      ": to press flat":[
        "smoothed down the folds of her dress"
      ],
      ": to remove expression from (one's face) : compose":[],
      "\u2014 compare rough , wirehaired":[
        "a smooth collie"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "They groomed the ski trail so it was smooth .",
      "The river rocks had been worn smooth by the water.",
      "Whisk the flour into the gravy until it is smooth .",
      "The milkshake was smooth and creamy.",
      "With the aid of observers, the election process was a smooth one.",
      "Our trip was smooth and uneventful.",
      "the smooth movements of a swimmer",
      "She has a nice, smooth golf swing.",
      "His new car has a smooth ride.",
      "Our flight was very smooth .",
      "Verb",
      "He smoothed his tie and headed out the door.",
      "The coin's date had been smoothed away over time.",
      "Smooth the cream on after your shower.",
      "Smooth the wax over the wood before polishing.",
      "She smoothed on some moisturizer before she put on her makeup.",
      "He smoothed ointment over the cut.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Testers described their rides as smooth and seamless. \u2014 Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping , 15 June 2022",
      "The telecast was professional, smooth , well paced and bland. \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022",
      "Salicylic acid goes deep into pores to unclog and clear them, while glycolic acid works to exfoliate the surface of the skin for a smooth and soft complexion. \u2014 Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health , 13 June 2022",
      "His loose, golden hair shimmers from an unseen source, perhaps an open window, that also illuminates his handsome, smooth and slightly feminine features. \u2014 Cammy Brothers, WSJ , 11 June 2022",
      "Why: Musically cool, dynamic on stage, smooth and funky. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 11 June 2022",
      "Both of these ingredients leave your skin feeling smooth and silky. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 June 2022",
      "This is one of the world\u2019s great engines\u2014silky- smooth , eager to rev, properly potent with its 479 ft lbs of torque and truly sonorous in its soundtrack. \u2014 Howard Walker, Robb Report , 8 June 2022",
      "Eggs are the stars of many dishes, including the omelette au fromage ($14) with its smooth and silky exterior. \u2014 Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic , 7 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "For extra moisture and protection, adding a lightweight, hydrating leave-in treatment to your strands can help repair and smooth the cuticle. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 27 June 2022",
      "Raising pay for pilots could attract more people to the profession in the long term, but that's not a quick fix that will help smooth operations this summer. \u2014 Megan Cerullo, CBS News , 23 June 2022",
      "There are so many incredible anti-aging skincare products on the market these days, from youth-boosting retinols to night creams that plump and smooth the skin. \u2014 ELLE , 18 June 2022",
      "Spread the meringue out to fill the circle, and then smooth the surface. \u2014 Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic , 17 June 2022",
      "During gearshifts at low speeds and low rpm, the electric motor can add torque to smooth shifts. \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 14 June 2022",
      "Features include puncture-proof, all-terrain wheels and smooth all-wheel suspension. \u2014 Margaux Lushing, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
      "On Wednesday, Premier Li Keqiang urged local government officials to help smooth transportation and logistics and protect supply chains. \u2014 Laura He, CNN , 10 June 2022",
      "Powered by exfoliating glycolic and mandelic acids, this drugstore exfoliator is proven to smooth texture and increase radiance while being gentle on skin. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Testers unanimously rated the fabric smooth , yet not too slippery. \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 17 May 2022",
      "First introduced 22 years ago in 1999, the mouthwatering pastry features a creamy smooth , vanilla custard nestled in a flaky, buttery crust glazed with sugar and topped with rainbow sprinkles. \u2014 PEOPLE.com , 1 Dec. 2021",
      "The six-year veteran showed none of the shakiness from earlier in the series against the Lakers, shredding the NBA's best defensive team with his silky- smooth jumper and heady penetration. \u2014 Greg Beacham, Star Tribune , 4 June 2021",
      "The six-year veteran showed none of the shakiness from earlier in the series against the Lakers, shredding the NBA\u2019s best defensive team with his silky- smooth jumper and heady penetration. \u2014 Greg Beacham, orlandosentinel.com , 4 June 2021",
      "The six-year veteran showed none of the shakiness from earlier in the series against the Lakers, shredding the NBA\u2019s best defensive team with his silky- smooth jumper and heady penetration. \u2014 Greg Beacham, ajc , 4 June 2021",
      "Once the glue is dry, remove the clamp and sand the joint smooth . \u2014 Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics , 3 Mar. 2021",
      "Its boldness will carry you into spring, with a smooth with gentle tannins. \u2014 Aly Walansky, Forbes , 1 Mar. 2021",
      "The ride is magic-carpet smooth , the isolation almost complete. \u2014 Annie White, Car and Driver , 15 Dec. 2020"
    ],
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      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Adjective"
    },
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      "Middle English smothe , from Old English sm\u014dth ; akin to Old Saxon sm\u014dthi smooth":"Adjective"
    },
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      "\u02c8sm\u00fct\u035fh"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for smooth Adjective level , flat , plane , even , smooth mean having a surface without bends, curves, or irregularities. level applies to a horizontal surface that lies on a line parallel with the horizon. the vast prairies are nearly level flat applies to a surface devoid of noticeable curvatures, prominences, or depressions. the work surface must be flat plane applies to any real or imaginary flat surface in which a straight line between any two points on it lies wholly within that surface. the plane sides of a crystal even applies to a surface that is noticeably flat or level or to a line that is observably straight. trim the hedge so it is even smooth applies especially to a polished surface free of irregularities. a smooth skating rink easy , facile , simple , light , effortless , smooth mean not demanding effort or involving difficulty. easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks. an easy college course facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness. facile answers to complex questions simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent. a simple problem in arithmetic light stresses freedom from what is burdensome. a light teaching load effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness. moving with effortless grace smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles. a smooth ride suave , urbane , diplomatic , bland , smooth , politic mean pleasantly tactful and well-mannered. suave suggests a specific ability to deal with others easily and without friction. a suave public relations coordinator urbane implies high cultivation and poise coming from wide social experience. an urbane traveler diplomatic stresses an ability to deal with ticklish situations tactfully. a diplomatic negotiator bland emphasizes mildness of manner and absence of irritating qualities. a bland master of ceremonies smooth suggests often a deliberately assumed suavity. a smooth salesman politic implies shrewd as well as tactful and suave handling of people. a cunningly politic manager",
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      "urbane"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020000",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
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  "smooth alder":{
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      ": a common alder ( Alnus rugosa ) of the eastern U.S. with smooth bark and leaves green on both sides":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-085201",
    "type":[
      "noun"
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      ": to become smooth":[],
      ": to make smooth":[]
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      "smoothen the wood for the table thoroughly, or the legs will be uneven",
      "smoothen the edges of the two parts before trying to join them together",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "To avert disruptions, marathon organizers are working with city departments to smoothen the marathon experience for both runners and residents. \u2014 Miriam Marini, Detroit Free Press , 2 Oct. 2021",
      "Owusu-Koramoah trusting his eyes like Walker said on Wednesday will smoothen his game. \u2014 Ellis L. Williams, cleveland , 16 Sep. 2021",
      "Bring back radiance with a conditioning face oil that harnesses the power of Cacay, Buriti and Cupuaco extracts to soften, smoothen and revitalize the over all appearance of skin. \u2014 Bianca Salonga, Forbes , 19 June 2021",
      "The widening intends to smoothen the curves to make the road safer for drivers. \u2014 Paul Wedding, Houston Chronicle , 31 Dec. 2019",
      "Farther back, the body has been smoothened around the door handles, and the taillamps now have a three-dimensional treatment as seen on the new 2019 BMW X4. \u2014 Steve Siler, Car and Driver , 23 Feb. 2018",
      "Before embarking on his journey, Em recruited several big name artists to help smoothen out the ride. \u2014 Carl Lamarre, Billboard , 15 Dec. 2017"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1635, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
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      "\u02c8sm\u00fc-t\u035fh\u0259n"
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      "even",
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      "plane",
      "smooth"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181921",
    "type":[
      "verb"
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      "facilitate",
      "grease",
      "loosen (up)",
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      ": being the representation of a function with a continuous first derivative":[],
      ": being without hair":[],
      ": causing no resistance to sliding":[],
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      ": excessively and often artfully suave : ingratiating":[
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      ": free from difficulties or impediments":[
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      ": serene , equable":[
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      ": the act of smoothing":[],
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      ": to cause to lie evenly and in order : preen":[
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      ],
      ": to free (a graph, a collection of data, etc.) from irregularities":[],
      ": to free from obstruction or difficulty":[
        "conciliation smoothed the way to an agreement"
      ],
      ": to free from what is harsh or disagreeable : polish":[
        "smoothed out his style"
      ],
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      ": to minimize (something, such as a fault) especially in order to allay anger or ill will":[
        "his main job is to smooth over the friction that so often arises",
        "\u2014 Brian Crozier"
      ],
      ": to press flat":[
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      ": to remove expression from (one's face) : compose":[],
      "\u2014 compare rough , wirehaired":[
        "a smooth collie"
      ]
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    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "They groomed the ski trail so it was smooth .",
      "The river rocks had been worn smooth by the water.",
      "Whisk the flour into the gravy until it is smooth .",
      "The milkshake was smooth and creamy.",
      "With the aid of observers, the election process was a smooth one.",
      "Our trip was smooth and uneventful.",
      "the smooth movements of a swimmer",
      "She has a nice, smooth golf swing.",
      "His new car has a smooth ride.",
      "Our flight was very smooth .",
      "Verb",
      "He smoothed his tie and headed out the door.",
      "The coin's date had been smoothed away over time.",
      "Smooth the cream on after your shower.",
      "Smooth the wax over the wood before polishing.",
      "She smoothed on some moisturizer before she put on her makeup.",
      "He smoothed ointment over the cut.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Testers described their rides as smooth and seamless. \u2014 Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping , 15 June 2022",
      "The telecast was professional, smooth , well paced and bland. \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022",
      "Salicylic acid goes deep into pores to unclog and clear them, while glycolic acid works to exfoliate the surface of the skin for a smooth and soft complexion. \u2014 Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health , 13 June 2022",
      "His loose, golden hair shimmers from an unseen source, perhaps an open window, that also illuminates his handsome, smooth and slightly feminine features. \u2014 Cammy Brothers, WSJ , 11 June 2022",
      "Why: Musically cool, dynamic on stage, smooth and funky. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 11 June 2022",
      "Both of these ingredients leave your skin feeling smooth and silky. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 June 2022",
      "This is one of the world\u2019s great engines\u2014silky- smooth , eager to rev, properly potent with its 479 ft lbs of torque and truly sonorous in its soundtrack. \u2014 Howard Walker, Robb Report , 8 June 2022",
      "Eggs are the stars of many dishes, including the omelette au fromage ($14) with its smooth and silky exterior. \u2014 Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic , 7 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "For extra moisture and protection, adding a lightweight, hydrating leave-in treatment to your strands can help repair and smooth the cuticle. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 27 June 2022",
      "Raising pay for pilots could attract more people to the profession in the long term, but that's not a quick fix that will help smooth operations this summer. \u2014 Megan Cerullo, CBS News , 23 June 2022",
      "There are so many incredible anti-aging skincare products on the market these days, from youth-boosting retinols to night creams that plump and smooth the skin. \u2014 ELLE , 18 June 2022",
      "Spread the meringue out to fill the circle, and then smooth the surface. \u2014 Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic , 17 June 2022",
      "During gearshifts at low speeds and low rpm, the electric motor can add torque to smooth shifts. \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 14 June 2022",
      "Features include puncture-proof, all-terrain wheels and smooth all-wheel suspension. \u2014 Margaux Lushing, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
      "On Wednesday, Premier Li Keqiang urged local government officials to help smooth transportation and logistics and protect supply chains. \u2014 Laura He, CNN , 10 June 2022",
      "Powered by exfoliating glycolic and mandelic acids, this drugstore exfoliator is proven to smooth texture and increase radiance while being gentle on skin. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Testers unanimously rated the fabric smooth , yet not too slippery. \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 17 May 2022",
      "First introduced 22 years ago in 1999, the mouthwatering pastry features a creamy smooth , vanilla custard nestled in a flaky, buttery crust glazed with sugar and topped with rainbow sprinkles. \u2014 PEOPLE.com , 1 Dec. 2021",
      "The six-year veteran showed none of the shakiness from earlier in the series against the Lakers, shredding the NBA's best defensive team with his silky- smooth jumper and heady penetration. \u2014 Greg Beacham, Star Tribune , 4 June 2021",
      "The six-year veteran showed none of the shakiness from earlier in the series against the Lakers, shredding the NBA\u2019s best defensive team with his silky- smooth jumper and heady penetration. \u2014 Greg Beacham, orlandosentinel.com , 4 June 2021",
      "The six-year veteran showed none of the shakiness from earlier in the series against the Lakers, shredding the NBA\u2019s best defensive team with his silky- smooth jumper and heady penetration. \u2014 Greg Beacham, ajc , 4 June 2021",
      "Once the glue is dry, remove the clamp and sand the joint smooth . \u2014 Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics , 3 Mar. 2021",
      "Its boldness will carry you into spring, with a smooth with gentle tannins. \u2014 Aly Walansky, Forbes , 1 Mar. 2021",
      "The ride is magic-carpet smooth , the isolation almost complete. \u2014 Annie White, Car and Driver , 15 Dec. 2020"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Adjective"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English smothe , from Old English sm\u014dth ; akin to Old Saxon sm\u014dthi smooth":"Adjective"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8sm\u00fct\u035fh"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for smooth Adjective level , flat , plane , even , smooth mean having a surface without bends, curves, or irregularities. level applies to a horizontal surface that lies on a line parallel with the horizon. the vast prairies are nearly level flat applies to a surface devoid of noticeable curvatures, prominences, or depressions. the work surface must be flat plane applies to any real or imaginary flat surface in which a straight line between any two points on it lies wholly within that surface. the plane sides of a crystal even applies to a surface that is noticeably flat or level or to a line that is observably straight. trim the hedge so it is even smooth applies especially to a polished surface free of irregularities. a smooth skating rink easy , facile , simple , light , effortless , smooth mean not demanding effort or involving difficulty. easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks. an easy college course facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness. facile answers to complex questions simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent. a simple problem in arithmetic light stresses freedom from what is burdensome. a light teaching load effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness. moving with effortless grace smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles. a smooth ride suave , urbane , diplomatic , bland , smooth , politic mean pleasantly tactful and well-mannered. suave suggests a specific ability to deal with others easily and without friction. a suave public relations coordinator urbane implies high cultivation and poise coming from wide social experience. an urbane traveler diplomatic stresses an ability to deal with ticklish situations tactfully. a diplomatic negotiator bland emphasizes mildness of manner and absence of irritating qualities. a bland master of ceremonies smooth suggests often a deliberately assumed suavity. a smooth salesman politic implies shrewd as well as tactful and suave handling of people. a cunningly politic manager",
    "synonyms":[
      "debonair",
      "sophisticated",
      "suave",
      "svelte",
      "urbane"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-231848",
    "type":[
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      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
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  "smorgasbord":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a luncheon or supper buffet offering a variety of foods and dishes (such as hors d'oeuvres, hot and cold meats, smoked and pickled fish, cheeses, salads, and relishes)":[],
      ": an often large heterogeneous mixture : m\u00e9lange":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "every day the director has to first deal with a smorgasbord of problems before he can begin filming",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Everyone's name and results would be printed out and posted on a wall -- much like how Chinese schools publicly release exam scores -- and every day the large crowd poring over them would be a smorgasbord of emotions from joy and despair. \u2014 Serenitie Wang, CNN , 17 June 2022",
      "What follows is a smorgasbord of observations and analyses of this year\u2019s local and state primary elections, with the caveat that votes are still being counted. \u2014 Michael Smolenscolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 June 2022",
      "And there is an absolute smorgasbord of cameos of basketball players and coaches, including Dr. J., the great Julius Erving; Trae Young; Brad Stevens; Jay Wright; Charles Barkley; and more. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 2 June 2022",
      "Now, Park will use the space to sell her cruelty-free creations, which come in a smorgasbord of colorful patterns \u2014 think polka dots, flower patterns, and geometric masterpieces. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 23 May 2022",
      "In a smorgasbord of universes where one moment people have hotdogs for fingers and the next an animatronic raccoon is belting out melodies there are seemingly no limits. \u2014 Charlie Cooper, Rolling Stone , 13 Apr. 2022",
      "From evergreen forests to the high desert, Oregon\u2019s smorgasbord of landscapes offers something for everyone. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 5 May 2022",
      "The Other Products category includes both the Apple Watch and AirPods, as well as a smorgasbord of others that don't neatly fit in the other devices. \u2014 Samuel Axon, Ars Technica , 28 Apr. 2022",
      "The crew also faced a smorgasbord of classic Whovian alien races: the Ood, the Cybermen, the Sontarans, and the Weeping Angels. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 3 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Swedish sm\u00f6rg\u00e5sbord , from sm\u00f6rg\u00e5s open sandwich + bord table":""
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      "\u02c8sm\u022fr-g\u0259s-\u02ccb\u022frd"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "agglomerate",
      "agglomeration",
      "alphabet soup",
      "assortment",
      "botch",
      "clutter",
      "collage",
      "crazy quilt",
      "farrago",
      "gallimaufry",
      "grab bag",
      "gumbo",
      "hash",
      "hodgepodge",
      "hotchpotch",
      "jambalaya",
      "jumble",
      "jungle",
      "litter",
      "mac\u00e9doine",
      "medley",
      "m\u00e9lange",
      "menagerie",
      "miscellanea",
      "miscellany",
      "mishmash",
      "mixed bag",
      "montage",
      "motley",
      "muddle",
      "olio",
      "olla podrida",
      "omnium-gatherum",
      "pastiche",
      "patchwork",
      "patchwork quilt",
      "potpourri",
      "ragbag",
      "ragout",
      "rummage",
      "salad",
      "salmagundi",
      "scramble",
      "shuffle",
      "stew",
      "tumble",
      "variety",
      "welter"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-013214",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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  "smother":{
    "antonyms":[],
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      ": a confused multitude of things : welter":[],
      ": a dense cloud (as of fog or dust)":[],
      ": a state of being stifled or suppressed":[],
      ": thick stifling smoke or smudge":[],
      ": to be overcome or killed through or as if through lack of air":[],
      ": to cause to smolder":[],
      ": to cook in a covered pan or pot with little liquid over low heat":[],
      ": to cover thickly : blanket":[
        "snow smothered the trails"
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      ": to kill by depriving of air":[],
      ": to overcome or discomfit through or as if through lack of air":[],
      ": to overcome or kill with smoke or fumes":[],
      ": to overcome or vanquish quickly or decisively":[],
      ": to suppress (a fire) by excluding oxygen":[],
      ": to suppress expression or knowledge of":[
        "smothered his rage"
      ]
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    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "He tried to smother her with a pillow.",
      "She smothered the fire with a blanket.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "The Pelicans put two of their top defensive players in rookies Herbert Jones and backup point guard Alvarado on Chris Paul to smother him and his ability to set up the Suns' offense all series. \u2014 Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "On a sunny afternoon at Coors Field, the Dodgers flexed every inch of their massive and versatile muscle to eventually smother the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in an opening-day victory with an ending that spoke of a belief. \u2014 Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times , 8 Apr. 2022",
      "Residents of the Tizi Ouzou region in Kabylie used tree branches to try to smother burning patches of forest or hurled water from plastic containers in a desperate effort to douse the fire, Reuters reported. \u2014 Mostafa Salem, CNN , 11 Aug. 2021",
      "Residents of the Tizi Ouzou region in Kabylie used tree branches to try to smother burning patches of forest or hurled water from plastic containers in a desperate effort to douse the fire. \u2014 NBC News , 11 Aug. 2021",
      "Crews have used concrete to try to smother the batteries and a construction crew is digging a trench to capture any water runoff, Steffes said. \u2014 Kathleen Foody, Star Tribune , 1 July 2021",
      "Other experts, however, have argued that vaccines should also be used to smother transmission and infection, which would support widespread and repeated boosting. \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 18 Mar. 2022",
      "Ebobisse nearly gave the Union a taste of their own medicine in the 73rd minute, getting on the end of a corner kick with an inside-of-the-foot shot, but Blake did well to smother it. \u2014 Caitlin Murray, oregonlive , 31 May 2021",
      "Hollingsworth's aunt and uncle allegedly told police that Hollingsworth gave birth silently in their bathroom, and had attempted to smother the child multiple times on the way to the hospital. \u2014 People Staff, PEOPLE.com , 1 Apr. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "It's been jarring watching the Boston Celtics swarm and smother Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving en route to taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Nets. \u2014 Rahat Huq, Chron , 25 Apr. 2022",
      "The brew of exotics has unleashed noxious algae outbreaks that smother beaches in foot-deep goo that looks like creamed spinach and smells like the bowels of a porta potty. \u2014 jsonline.com , 30 Aug. 2021",
      "Neither of these selections are for those who shy away from spice, however, the intense heat managed to highlight, rather than smother , the pork and the shrimp \u2013 an impressive feat, given the level of heat. \u2014 Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal , 7 Aug. 2021",
      "Prosecutors said Brinkman slit Taylor\u2019s throat, strangled Kylie Pifer with a telephone cord and smother Taylor Pifer with a pillow in June 2017 at the women\u2019s North Royalton home. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland , 21 July 2021",
      "All of these items promised to ward off, murder, smother or otherwise expunge my pest problem. \u2014 Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times , 14 July 2021",
      "Spain then had Simon to thank for keeping them in the game, with the goalkeeper coming out quickly to smother substitute Domenico Berardi's effort. \u2014 Matias Grez, CNN , 6 July 2021",
      "Will years of oak leaves accumulating on the soil smother Asian jasmine and keep its roots from grabbing the ground",
      "Mazda's all-wheel-drive system is quick to smother wheelspin, but a hard launch can elicit a tortured bark from the front tires before the system diverts torque rearward. \u2014 Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver , 20 Nov. 2020"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "circa 1520, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, alteration of smorther , from smoren to smother, from Old English smorian to suffocate; akin to Middle Dutch smoren to suffocate":"Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8sm\u0259-t\u035fh\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "choke",
      "stifle",
      "strangle",
      "suffocate"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105634",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "smooth a path":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to make it easier to reach a conclusion, result, etc.":[
        "She has helped smooth a path for more women to run for office."
      ]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-151608"
  },
  "smoking section":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": an area where smoking is allowed":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-160056"
  },
  "smoke tunnel":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": an experimental wind tunnel in which air movements are observed by means of smoke filaments released at suitable points":[]
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-160549"
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      "noun"
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      "As a result, the levels of cGMP/cAMP increase in the smooth muscle cells that line the walls of your blood vessels, which in turn cause the smooth muscles to relax and the blood vessels to dilate and expand. \u2014 Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes , 9 Apr. 2022",
      "The intestines appeared to slow the movement of food, directing it down through the gut via gravity and contractions of the smooth muscle of the gut. \u2014 Grace Huckins, Wired , 12 Aug. 2021",
      "The intestines appeared to slow the movement of food, directing it down through the gut via gravity and contractions of the smooth muscle of the gut. \u2014 Grace Huckins, Wired , 12 Aug. 2021",
      "The intestines appeared to slow the movement of food, directing it down through the gut via gravity and contractions of the smooth muscle of the gut. \u2014 Grace Huckins, Wired , 12 Aug. 2021",
      "The intestines appeared to slow the movement of food, directing it down through the gut via gravity and contractions of the smooth muscle of the gut. \u2014 Grace Huckins, Wired , 12 Aug. 2021",
      "The intestines appeared to slow the movement of food, directing it down through the gut via gravity and contractions of the smooth muscle of the gut. \u2014 Grace Huckins, Wired , 12 Aug. 2021",
      "The intestines appeared to slow the movement of food, directing it down through the gut via gravity and contractions of the smooth muscle of the gut. \u2014 Grace Huckins, Wired , 12 Aug. 2021",
      "The intestines appeared to slow the movement of food, directing it down through the gut via gravity and contractions of the smooth muscle of the gut. \u2014 Grace Huckins, Wired , 12 Aug. 2021"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Atop a hill in the eucalyptus knoll across the street, a striker in a beret and smock stood at an easel painting a landscape of the ordeal. \u2014 Jake S. Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter , 5 July 2022",
      "The dresses toe the line perfectly between staid school smock and the flamboyant girlishness of Simone Rocha and Cecilie Bahnsen. \u2014 Zoe Dubno, Vogue , 16 June 2022",
      "Muhammad, who traveled with his girlfriend from Indiana to Portland during the height of the social injustice protests two years ago, now stood in a blue jail smock in Hernandez\u2019s 15th floor courtroom, beside an assistant federal public defender. \u2014 oregonlive , 21 June 2022",
      "Prince William dressed in a light button-down shirt and navy trousers, while Middleton wore a blue floral mid-length smock dress by Tory Burch, statement earrings, and a straw clutch. \u2014 Whitney Perry, Glamour , 20 Mar. 2022",
      "The show\u2019s recurring grounding silhouette was a smock minidress, made of a thick fabric like something industrial or raw, even crude. \u2014 Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR , 6 Mar. 2022",
      "Kate Middleton stepped out in a retro-looking green smock dress by Eponine for a visit to Lavender Primary School in London. \u2014 The Editors, Town & Country , 8 Jan. 2022",
      "He was allowed only safety garments, a tear-proof smock and a sheet, the report said. \u2014 Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 Dec. 2021",
      "Scott gave him a fist bump through his smock , as the barber brushed off his neck. \u2014 Michael Schulman, The New Yorker , 18 Oct. 2021",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "But there were several new beginnings that got me excited, from Caroline Hu\u2019s debut collection of smocked -tulle dresses to Catherine Holstein\u2019s first-ever show for Khaite. \u2014 Nicole Phelps, Vogue , 12 Mar. 2019",
      "The onslaught of smocking mocking has not yet resulted in a correction. \u2014 Lynn Yaeger, Vogue , 16 Dec. 2018",
      "The iconic Herrera white shirt is rewritten in a myriad of ways: cropped, ruched, smocked , sleeveless. \u2014 Chloe Malle, WSJ , 6 Dec. 2018",
      "There\u2019s really no occasion that doesn\u2019t call for our little girls to don their cutest smocked dress with a matching hair bow on top. \u2014 Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living , 8 June 2018",
      "These champions of Southern taste showcase some of our favorite things: timeless antiques, smocked dresses, and wedding traditions; as well as some things graceful Southerners just know: table manners, seersucker season, and grocery store etiquette. \u2014 Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living , 8 June 2018",
      "Arriving at London\u2019s St. Mary\u2019s Hospital with 4-year-old big brother Prince George (looking smart in his school uniform) and dad Prince William on Monday afternoon, Charlotte, who turns 3 on May 2, wore an adorable blue-and-white smocked design. \u2014 Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com , 24 Apr. 2018",
      "By season\u2019s end, Maeve embarks on a quest that promises to take her deeper into the show\u2019s universe, while Dolores takes up arms to lead the rebellion, a blue- smocked Liberty leading the humanoids. \u2014 Daniel D'addario, Time , 12 Apr. 2018",
      "In years past, a standard Easter ensemble might include a straw hat, smocked dress and pristine white kicks - but this is 2018, people. \u2014 Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle , 28 Mar. 2018"
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      "Adjective",
      "She invested in smokestack stocks.",
      "Car manufacturing and other smokestack industries need to adapt to the global economy.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The search for a new maintenance yard has been underway since the city, NRG and SDG&E signed a deal eight years ago to demolish the coastal plant and its 400-foot-tall smokestack , but a few hurdles remain. \u2014 Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 May 2022",
      "Activists have previously said Hilco and city departments were ill-prepared to handle a smokestack demolition. \u2014 Olivia Olander, chicagotribune.com , 20 Jan. 2022",
      "The grill has a downward exhaust system located on the back instead of a traditional smokestack . \u2014 Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping , 20 May 2022",
      "John Wheble from Plymouth was saddened to see the smokestack come down. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
      "The waves ripped off part of the smokestack and swept away all but one of the lifeboats. \u2014 David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News , 15 May 2022",
      "By late summer, and for the first time in four decades, trucks won\u2019t be delivering trash to the hulking pile of brick, smokestack and steel that evokes the Industrial Revolution. \u2014 Tom Condon, Hartford Courant , 4 May 2022",
      "Among her noteworthy achievements was a favorable agreement with NRG Energy and SDG&E to remove the old Encina power plant and its 400-foot smokestack from the city\u2019s coast, considered by many to be an eyesore. \u2014 Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 Apr. 2022",
      "Experts believe Astor may have been hit by a falling smokestack . \u2014 People Staff, PEOPLE.com , 15 Apr. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Service companies dominate the list of Arizona's largest employers,with relatively few smokestack industries here, which helps explain why Arizona just received another so-so grade as a manufacturing center. \u2014 Russ Wiles, azcentral , 2 Aug. 2019",
      "The industry trend toward higher production and profits with lower employment started to run into serious trouble in the 1990s with the imposition of new environmental regulations against smokestack pollution that made coal more expensive to burn. \u2014 Chris Stirewalt, Fox News , 21 Aug. 2018",
      "Meanwhile, a young company in Switzerland called Climeworks was opening its first plant to capture CO2\u2014not from relatively concentrated smokestack effluent, but from ambient air. \u2014 Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica , 13 Oct. 2017",
      "Government and household consumption drove more than two thirds economic growth in the first quarter, highlighting the shift toward depending on services and away from smokestack sectors. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 14 June 2017",
      "When companies have to pay for pollution, there\u2019s less need for micromanaging laws requiring such items as smokestack scrubbers. \u2014 Froma Harrop, The Denver Post , 15 Feb. 2017"
    ],
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      "1838, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Thirteen years ago, Noriko lost a smoky quartz earring. \u2014 John Kelly, Washington Post , 27 June 2022",
      "There\u2019s a piece of moldavite in it, a piece of smoky quartz , a piece of tourmaline. \u2014 New York Times , 12 Apr. 2022",
      "Standouts include a pair of smoky quartz and diamond \u2018Gordons\u2019 cuffs by Herz Belperron (high estimate: \u00a330,000) and a stylish Art D\u00e9co brooch featuring rock crystal, diamond, pearl and onyx (high estimate: \u00a335,000). \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 16 Nov. 2021",
      "As for jewelry, the ceramic button that inspired the whole collection is seen as a pendant, paired with minerals and precious stones from amethyst, rose and smoky quartz and the regal blue shade of lapis lazuli. \u2014 Allyson Portee, Forbes , 3 Mar. 2021",
      "The classic drop shape can be applied to a whole new set of possibilities, from gemstones and minerals like orange turquoise, labradorite, and smoky quartz to carved wooden designs and sculpted glass. \u2014 Vogue , 20 Aug. 2019",
      "Her classic smoky quartz necklace adds a unique point-of-view to any outfit. \u2014 Laura Stoloff, WSJ , 12 Dec. 2018",
      "Later, in 12th century China, sunglasses were made from flat panes of smoky quartz . \u2014 Laura Cohen, Marie Claire , 1 July 2014",
      "Black tourmaline, onyx, hematite and smoky quartz are all renowned among believers for their ability to protect, ground, and cleanse. \u2014 Alyssa Nassner, Curbed , 17 Oct. 2018"
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      ": any of several flies of a genus ( Microsania ) of the family Platypezidae that are attracted to smoke":[]
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Thomas Andrews was last seen in the First Class smoking room , staring at a painting of a ship on the wall. \u2014 Michael Verdon, Robb Report , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "Dinner will be followed by a nightcap in the home's luxurious smoking room . \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 22 June 2021",
      "The professional-quality Gaggeneau kitchen (and personalized catering from Dudognon\u2019s restaurant kitchen) may not come as surprise, but the smoking room /tasting cellar, private gym, and 60-foot-long swimming pool might. \u2014 Ann Abel, Forbes , 17 May 2021",
      "Other highlights include a smoking room with an air purification system and a billiards room with a wet bar. \u2014 Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times , 10 Sep. 2020",
      "In 1887, a vestibule was inaugurated which allowed smooth access from one carriage to another and led to such delights as the drawing room and the smoking room , aromatic with domesticity. \u2014 Anthony Lane, The New Yorker , 4 May 2020",
      "Science has known about this type of environmental pollution for years, sparking the creation of smoking and non- smoking rooms at hotels, restaurants and the like. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 4 Mar. 2020",
      "Florent holes up in the Hotel Mercure, which contains one of Paris\u2019s last smoking rooms \u2014 its existence a rare rebuke of the city\u2019s new corporate norms. \u2014 Daniel Tenreiro, National Review , 16 Nov. 2019",
      "In 2016, Atlanta city officials solicited bids for a project to convert nine of the airport smoking rooms into cigar shops. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 July 2019"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1689, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-073326"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Fruzsina Keehn necklaces with smoky topaz and gold beads, $2,000 each; fruzsinakeehn.com. \u2014 Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure , 29 Nov. 2021",
      "Fruzsina Keehn necklaces with smoky topaz and gold beads, $2,000 each; fruzsinakeehn.com. \u2014 Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure , 29 Nov. 2021",
      "Fruzsina Keehn necklaces with smoky topaz and gold beads, $2,000 each; fruzsinakeehn.com. \u2014 Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure , 29 Nov. 2021",
      "Fruzsina Keehn necklaces with smoky topaz and gold beads, $2,000 each; fruzsinakeehn.com. \u2014 Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure , 29 Nov. 2021",
      "Fruzsina Keehn necklaces with smoky topaz and gold beads, $2,000 each; fruzsinakeehn.com. \u2014 Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure , 29 Nov. 2021",
      "Fruzsina Keehn necklaces with smoky topaz and gold beads, $2,000 each; fruzsinakeehn.com. \u2014 Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure , 29 Nov. 2021",
      "Fruzsina Keehn necklaces with smoky topaz and gold beads, $2,000 each; fruzsinakeehn.com. \u2014 Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure , 29 Nov. 2021",
      "Fruzsina Keehn necklaces with smoky topaz and gold beads, $2,000 each; fruzsinakeehn.com. \u2014 Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure , 29 Nov. 2021"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Applicants for a firearm\u2019s license must pass psychological exams and own a smoothbore shotgun for a trial period before obtaining a rifle. \u2014 New York Times , 11 May 2021",
      "Shorter is better in this case, and given the relatively short effective range of a smoothbore barrel, there are no appreciable benefits to going long. \u2014 Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life , 18 Sep. 2020",
      "Its effective range through a smoothbore barrel is about 100 yards, and accuracy is surprisingly good. \u2014 Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life , 18 Sep. 2020"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Meet the sharks offshore, including the leopard, horn, swell and grey smooth hound species. \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 15 Mar. 2021"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Williams discovered that the head of the U.S. Forest Service had pitched Roosa, a former smoke jumper who fought forest fires, on the idea. \u2014 Marina Koren, The Atlantic , 31 Jan. 2022",
      "Trees, according to Sarah Berns, who was a smoke jumper with the Forest Service out of Grangeville, Idaho, are among the scariest parts of smoke jumping. \u2014 Kendra Pierre-louis, The Atlantic , 7 Oct. 2021",
      "There, a rugged smoke jumper might be hunched over a sewing machine, gently guiding layers of fabric beneath the staccato rhythm of a presser foot. \u2014 Kendra Pierre-louis, The Atlantic , 7 Oct. 2021",
      "Angelina Jolie plays Hannah, a tough-but-tender Montana smoke jumper with a tragic past. \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 16 May 2021",
      "Angelina Jolie is back in action movies as a Montana smoke jumper who comes across a 12-year-old boy on the run and in need of her help. \u2014 Philip Martin, Arkansas Online , 14 May 2021",
      "Owen is murdered by the assassins, and during his a frantic quest to survive, Connor crosses paths with a Montana smoke jumper , Hannah (Jolie), living in a fire tower. \u2014 Angelica Jade Basti\u00e9n, Vulture , 14 May 2021",
      "And the part of a Montanan smoke jumper haunted by trauma and guilt, was potentially cathartic. \u2014 Jake Coyle, Star Tribune , 7 May 2021",
      "Dead stars Jolie as the smoke jumper Hannah \u2014 one of the expert firefighters trained to parachute into a blaze. \u2014 Devan Coggan, EW.com , 6 Apr. 2021"
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      "Hams hung from the rafters of the smokehouse .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Either is the perfect seat mate to the smokehouse nachos, Texas sausage sandwiches and BBQ brisket breakfast hash that come out the kitchen. \u2014 Brooke Viggiano, Chron , 4 May 2022",
      "Heritage Village includes an 1881 two-cell calaboose from Mokena, the 1856 Wells Corner one-room schoolhouse from Homer Glen, the 1863 Greenho farmhouse from Crest Hill, the 1881 Wabash railroad depot from Symerton and a Lockport smokehouse . \u2014 Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune , 11 May 2022",
      "The menu at this barbecue joint was developed by local pitmaster Greg Gatlin of namesake smokehouse and cult favorite, Gatlin\u2019s BBQ. \u2014 Brooke Viggiano, Chron , 4 May 2022",
      "For faraway moms, these cake balls can be purchased and shipped nationwide on Goldbelly or preorder and pickup at your local smokehouse with locations in Orlando, Longwood, Winter Garden, Winter Park and UCF East Orlando). \u2014 Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "After Christmas, when the winter was deep and the crops were in, families would gather at a farm, as if for a barn raising, to butcher hogs, putting meat away in a smokehouse for the coming year. \u2014 Casey Cep, The New Yorker , 28 Mar. 2022",
      "Cuts like ham and belly would be kept in a smokehouse for long-term use and some of the meat would be pickled. \u2014 New York Times , 7 Mar. 2022",
      "That kind of experience often translates into consistency, arguably the hardest element for any smokehouse to lock down. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Feb. 2022",
      "Salvadoran co-founders, Gonzalez and wife, Debby Portillo, still channel their personal history through their Texas-style smokehouse . \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Feb. 2022"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "About 50 cans of black or smokeless powder were found in the workspace around the pipe, according to court records. \u2014 Bart Jansen, USA TODAY , 22 July 2021",
      "That round burned the then new smokeless powder to push a 112-grain round nose bullet 2,560 fps. \u2014 Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life , 12 Mar. 2021",
      "Once smokeless powder came on the scene, the NE cartridges all got a performance boost. \u2014 John B. Snow, Field & Stream , 8 Mar. 2021",
      "Here is my Husqvarna Model 640 sporter, chambered for the 8x57JS Mauser cartridge, one of the first\u2014and greatest\u2014 smokeless powder rifle rounds ever developed. \u2014 The Editors, Field & Stream , 23 Feb. 2021",
      "In 2001, Savage Arms introduced the 10ML-II, the first muzzleloader to use smokeless powder . \u2014 Brad Fenson, Outdoor Life , 28 Oct. 2020",
      "Given the inconsistency and volativity of early smokeless powders , the taper of the 375 H&H proved useful for easy cycling and, especially, extraction of hot rounds made all the hotter by tropical heat. \u2014 Outdoor Life , 3 Jan. 2020",
      "That\u2019s about the same time smokeless powder came onto the scene. \u2014 Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life , 31 Jan. 2020",
      "This rifle introduced America to the smokeless powder era as well as jacketed bullets and high velocity rifle cartridges. \u2014 Outdoor Life , 5 Sep. 2019"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1890, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "This document is the smoking gun that proves that he was lying.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Even if there is no smoking gun , no legally compelling information about the former president\u2019s guilt, the depositions themselves hold an inherent fascination. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 13 June 2022",
      "While there was no smoking gun pointing to La Russa for Saturday\u2019s loss, like the infamous intentional walk issued with a 1-2 count Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the 77-year-old manager has a target on his back. \u2014 Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune , 11 June 2022",
      "And there are conflicting histories about Brigham Young\u2019s involvement, but there is no smoking gun pointing to him ordering the murders. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 June 2022",
      "But federal prosecutors have now committed to taking the case forward, even without what might amount to a verbal smoking gun . \u2014 Ray Long, chicagotribune.com , 6 Mar. 2022",
      "There may not, in fact be, any singular reason, any proverbial smoking gun . \u2014 Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 June 2022",
      "The smoking gun in the case is a latex glove that was found in front of Grinstead\u2019s home and matched Duke\u2019s DNA and his palm print. \u2014 Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News , 9 May 2022",
      "The mark of a Bandito is a secret numbered tattoo: a skeleton wearing a thick mustache, a bandolier, and a sombrero, and brandishing a smoking gun . \u2014 The New Yorker , 30 May 2022",
      "There\u2019s no smoking gun for the energetic-capacity hypothesis here. \u2014 Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online , 16 July 2020"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1974, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-233239"
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    "examples":[
      "His campaign promises were just a smoke screen .",
      "The truth was hidden behind a smoke screen of lies.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "When environmental art exhibitions occur at institutions with funding that undercuts their professed ideals, those exhibitions become a smoke screen for the ethical dissonance of the art world. \u2014 New York Times , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "If, to older and more knowing fans, the Nickelodeon telecast appeared to be yet another deft or dark-sided publicity grab, its charms are just as much a smoke screen for the realities that seem to be driving people away from football altogether. \u2014 Jake Nevins, The Atlantic , 7 Feb. 2022",
      "Hit the gas too early and the Bridgestones leave behind a smoke screen . \u2014 David Beard, Car and Driver , 7 Feb. 2022",
      "Concern for children in this context is just a smoke screen for right-wing activists with far greater ambitions. \u2014 Ruth Ben-ghiat, CNN , 14 Oct. 2021",
      "Two of the eight vehicles were built as gadget cars to house the smoke screen , the mine dispenser and the machine guns. \u2014 Tony Bradley, Forbes , 8 Oct. 2021",
      "Though behind his smoke screen policy makers have begun to act, the steps the Fed has taken so far, as should be clear, will hardly be enough if the inflation lasts. \u2014 Milton Ezrati, Forbes , 3 Sep. 2021",
      "The fog of war was supplanted by the smoke screen of jibber-jabber, with armchair Sun Tzus declaring our withdrawal from Afghanistan everything from a bold decision to a catastrophic, impeachable offense. \u2014 Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com , 31 Aug. 2021",
      "But to be enamored with that strangeness, that perpetual smoke screen of his, means getting caught in Scratch\u2019s most profound musical trap. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Aug. 2021"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220711-004807"
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    "first_known_use":{
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220711-023632"
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      "Some members of the Pearson family have not yet recovered from a sudden fire as a result of a faulty smoke detector . \u2014 Mike Rose, cleveland , 12 May 2022",
      "But people who own Universal Security Instruments smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should know there\u2019s a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector recall that was recently announced. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 6 May 2022",
      "The department also said in a news release that anyone can arrange for a Milwaukee firefighter to install a smoke detector in their home for free by calling the smoke alarm hotline: 414-286-8980. \u2014 Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 May 2022",
      "Officials also said a battery for a smoke detector inside the apartment appeared to have been removed. \u2014 Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star , 2 May 2022",
      "Demonstration pictures on Wi-Charge's website show the transmitter mounted on a ceiling, like a smoke detector . \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 27 Apr. 2022",
      "People who need a smoke detector for their home can call 211 to request one. \u2014 Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News , 10 Mar. 2022",
      "The working smoke detector activated late, in part because smoke rises, Mr. Thiel said. \u2014 Omar Abdel-baqui, WSJ , 11 Jan. 2022"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Revenue is generated from the sale of cigarettes and its flagship smokeless tobacco offering \u2013 IQOS. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
      "Though almost 1 in 5 people still use cigarettes, cigars, pipes or smokeless tobacco , that\u2019s a far cry from 1965, when the rate of use was 42 percent. \u2014 Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 May 2022",
      "And in 2018, Altria Group recalled some smokeless tobacco products after customers found metal objects in them. \u2014 Chris Morris, Fortune , 1 Apr. 2022",
      "Use of cigars, smokeless tobacco and pipes was flat. \u2014 NBC News , 17 Mar. 2022",
      "This was followed by cigarettes (410,000), cigars (380,000), smokeless tobacco (240,000), hookahs (220,000), nicotine pouches (200,000), heated tobacco products (170,000), and pipe tobacco (80,000). \u2014 Julie Washington, cleveland , 15 Mar. 2022",
      "Biden didn't call for this tax increase, but the proposal from the House Ways and Means Committee would raise the excise taxes on cigars, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and other nicotine products and then tie the rate to inflation going forward. \u2014 Katie Lobosco, CNN , 24 Sep. 2021",
      "The same went for smokeless tobacco products and cigars. \u2014 Amanda Siebert, Forbes , 29 Oct. 2021",
      "Long term, cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products remain imperiled. \u2014 Phil Wahba, Fortune , 27 Oct. 2021"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
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      "First, if your dog\u2019s hair is thin, short or smooth (think Chihuahua or smooth fox terrier ), a coat or sweater is wise. \u2014 Karen Asp, Good Housekeeping , 29 Dec. 2017"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "With dramatic smoky eyes, and winged liner sharp enough to make your head turn, the dark side of fairycore certainly had a presence on the red carpet. \u2014 Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com , 5 May 2022",
      "Forecasters report Monday's southerly winds have restrained the smoky gray haze, which resulted from the Crooks Fire north of Flagstaff, into the northern regions. \u2014 Brock Blasdell, The Arizona Republic , 25 Apr. 2022",
      "In the smoky haze of the Montreal Forum, the Bruins led Game 7 of the Cup semis, 3-1, after two periods. \u2014 Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com , 23 Apr. 2022",
      "And just after gracing us at the 2022 Grammys with those smoky eyes, she's promised to not wear a lick of makeup until her next performance, seemingly as preparation (or a break) before the major festival to come. \u2014 Jennet Jusu, Allure , 5 Apr. 2022",
      "An elegant pompadour updo worn with a soft-focus glow punctuated by roseate smoky eyes, fluttery falsies, and a bright cherry red lip. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 28 Mar. 2022",
      "Perfumed and painted, with smoky eyes and candy-red lips and her spectacular hair coiffed in studiously messy curls, Ruthanna Ryder was so dazzling that AnnieLee gasped. \u2014 Sam Gillette, PEOPLE.com , 16 Feb. 2022",
      "Hot Topic shirts and smoky eyes are optional at this 18-and-over party. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Feb. 2022",
      "But don't forget the smoky eyes behind the mask, or those ruby lips, either. \u2014 Jill Gleeson, Country Living , 8 July 2021"
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      "The remains of the campfire smoldered .",
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      "Anger smoldered in my heart.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Andreas Frank watched from the second story of his ridge-top Laguna Niguel home as the hillside below began to smolder . \u2014 Hannah Frystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
      "Later in the day, the Coast Guard tweeted the boat had burned down to the waterline and continued to smolder about 1 mile west of Nehalem Bay State Park. \u2014 Fox News , 20 June 2022",
      "Branches used for cooking fires smolder in piles nearby. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022",
      "Even throwing those materials into the dirt can smolder and ignite nearby organic material. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 30 May 2022",
      "Elsesser took a moment to smolder with her fellow gorgeous models Imaan Hammam, Precious Lee, and Iris Law. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 7 May 2022",
      "Framed by a swarm of purple flowers, Kylie and Kendall smolder intensely, with fresh faces made up in glowing rosey and mauve tones. \u2014 Abby Dupes, Seventeen , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "Although the deal ended large-scale fighting, the conflict continued to smolder with both sides dug in along trenches. \u2014 Bill Hutchinson, ABC News , 4 Mar. 2022",
      "For now, the pandemic continues to smolder , one new variant away from igniting again. \u2014 Alex Putterman, courant.com , 31 Jan. 2022"
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      "Middle English smolderen to smother, from smolder smoke, smudge; akin to Middle Dutch sm\u014dlen to smolder":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "There\u2019s this idea that smoke should be constantly billowing from the chimney of your smoker . \u2014 Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News , 21 June 2022",
      "The problem is that her father is a chronic smoker . \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Nov. 2021",
      "The problem is that her father is a chronic smoker . \u2014 Amy Dickinson, oregonlive , 26 Nov. 2021",
      "The problem is that her father is a chronic smoker . \u2014 Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press , 26 Nov. 2021",
      "The problem is that her father is a chronic smoker . \u2014 Amy Dickinson, chicagotribune.com , 26 Nov. 2021",
      "Firefighters extinguished a fire in a smoker in a barbecue restaurant in Escondido that prompted a two-alarm response early Wednesday morning, a fire official said. \u2014 Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune , 20 Apr. 2022",
      "After three hours, increase temperature in the smoker or oven to 350 degrees and apply the remaining honey mixture to the ham. \u2014 Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News , 22 Nov. 2021",
      "First prize is an electric smoker package valued at more than $350, and second prize is a three-burner gas grill package valued at more than $225. \u2014 Shirley Macfarland, cleveland , 12 May 2022"
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      "1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "British supermodel and singer-songwriter Karen Elson, 43, walked in the show, casually smoking a cigarette in a smoking jacket . \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 1 Mar. 2022",
      "The achievement often includes a club smoking jacket and the acknowledgement that the host is still inferior to those who have hosted more, including Hanks and Steve Martin. \u2014 NBC News , 19 Dec. 2021",
      "Think of the old tradition of the housecoat or smoking jacket . \u2014 Isiah Magsino, Robb Report , 2 Dec. 2021",
      "Wearing a red velvet smoking jacket and black bowtie, Daniel Craig also sported a 41mm Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra watch in 18-karat gold with a white dial. \u2014 Roberta Naas, Forbes , 30 Sep. 2021",
      "In the images, Goode models a highlighter orange smoking jacket with matching boxer shorts, as well as a sheer, black bra-and-jock-strap set embroidered with rainbows. \u2014 Eliza Huber, refinery29.com , 1 June 2021",
      "The man rides horses, wears smoking jackets and has two servants who attend to his every need. \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 16 Oct. 2019",
      "Brandy still suffers from a stuffy image of snifters and smoking jackets , and thousand-dollar bottlings in crystal decanters. \u2014 Jason Wilson, New York Times , 18 Dec. 2017",
      "Dressed in a sumptuous velvet cutaway that\u2019s part ringmaster\u2019s outfit, part smoking jacket , Will Thomas McFadden \u2014 who\u2019s also the show\u2019s director \u2014 portrays him with twinkling eyes and a mischievous smile. \u2014 Daryl H. Miller, latimes.com , 13 Oct. 2017"
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      "Elsewhere, at the age of 103, Parisian pianist Colette Maze has released her fourth studio album proving her hands still run smoothy across the keys. \u2014 Zahid Mahmood, CNN , 13 June 2018"
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      "We could see black smoke from the house fire.",
      "Can I bum a few smokes off you?",
      "Verb",
      "I caught her smoking a cigarette.",
      "He was thrown out of school for smoking marijuana.",
      "She smokes and drinks, but I don't.",
      "Do you mind if I smoke in here?",
      "That old car smokes when you start it up.",
      "the smoking remains of a fire",
      "We smoke our hams over hickory.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Since in infrared mode the camera was looking at heat signatures, the smoke being emitted didn't impact the visuals. \u2014 Stephanie Elam, CNN , 9 July 2022",
      "Vagasky believes the smoke was caused from the first stroke. \u2014 Ian Livingston, Washington Post , 7 July 2022",
      "Ocean temperatures would drop quickly and would not return to their pre-war state even after the smoke clears. \u2014 David Bressan, Forbes , 7 July 2022",
      "Most planned to abandon the race if the smoke became too thick in Colorado or New Mexico. \u2014 New York Times , 4 July 2022",
      "Abney headed for Donner Lake, hoping the higher elevation would put them above the smoke . \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 3 July 2022",
      "Police and fire were contacted at 12:13 p.m. June 27 about smoke coming from an unattached garage at an Olmsted Township residence. \u2014 cleveland , 1 July 2022",
      "The billowing smoke of a backyard barbecue and glimmering displays of fireworks might await you, but what's a party without a solid 4th of July songs playlist? \u2014 Mia Uzzell, Glamour , 30 June 2022",
      "Van Etten tries to make sense of our fractured world on this album; a sometimes-terrifying place where your hopes can go up like the wildfire smoke that engulfed the West Coast of America in 2020. \u2014 Corbin Reiff, SPIN , 30 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Video posted to social media showed heavy flames and smoke billowing hundreds of feet into the air. \u2014 CBS News , 9 July 2022",
      "Images posted of flames and smoke rising from Launch Complex 16 by media outlet Talk of Titusville on Twitter had Relativity cofounder and CEO Tim Ellis commenting the rocket was well, and the launch pad damage was minimal. \u2014 Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel , 9 July 2022",
      "Crews arrived to find heavy flames and smoke coming from the home. \u2014 Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune , 8 July 2022",
      "Cellphone videos shown on NHK, the public broadcaster, showed the man in the gray shirt and khaki trousers, later identified as Mr. Yamagami, taking aim at Mr. Abe and firing, smoke billowing out from his gun. \u2014 New York Times , 8 July 2022",
      "Cellphone videos shown on NHK, the public broadcaster, showed a man in the gray shirt and khaki trousers, later identified as Yamagami, taking aim at Abe and firing, smoke billowing out from his weapon. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 8 July 2022",
      "Multiple explosions are then seen and smoke fills the air. \u2014 Fox News , 7 July 2022",
      "The fire was contained to the kitchen area of the home but causeed heavy heat and smoke damage to the entire home, Pronesti said. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 7 July 2022",
      "The study suggests rising emissions may be partly explained by effects of global warming: wetlands producing more methane; and wildfire smoke depleting the atmosphere\u2019s ability to cleanse itself of harmful gases. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 5 July 2022"
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      "He was thrown out of school for smoking marijuana.",
      "She smokes and drinks, but I don't.",
      "Do you mind if I smoke in here?",
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      "the smoking remains of a fire",
      "We smoke our hams over hickory.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Since in infrared mode the camera was looking at heat signatures, the smoke being emitted didn't impact the visuals. \u2014 Stephanie Elam, CNN , 9 July 2022",
      "Vagasky believes the smoke was caused from the first stroke. \u2014 Ian Livingston, Washington Post , 7 July 2022",
      "Ocean temperatures would drop quickly and would not return to their pre-war state even after the smoke clears. \u2014 David Bressan, Forbes , 7 July 2022",
      "Most planned to abandon the race if the smoke became too thick in Colorado or New Mexico. \u2014 New York Times , 4 July 2022",
      "Abney headed for Donner Lake, hoping the higher elevation would put them above the smoke . \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 3 July 2022",
      "Police and fire were contacted at 12:13 p.m. June 27 about smoke coming from an unattached garage at an Olmsted Township residence. \u2014 cleveland , 1 July 2022",
      "The billowing smoke of a backyard barbecue and glimmering displays of fireworks might await you, but what's a party without a solid 4th of July songs playlist? \u2014 Mia Uzzell, Glamour , 30 June 2022",
      "Van Etten tries to make sense of our fractured world on this album; a sometimes-terrifying place where your hopes can go up like the wildfire smoke that engulfed the West Coast of America in 2020. \u2014 Corbin Reiff, SPIN , 30 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Studies show that when the nicotine content of cigarettes is reduced, people don't seem to smoke more to compensate for the missing nicotine. \u2014 Jen Christensen, CNN , 21 June 2022",
      "The seven-minute drive in the darkness of our rural town gave him the chance to smoke one last cigarette before returning home to the nightly chaos of bath-and-bedtime routines, and five kids in need of corralling, calming, or consoling. \u2014 Laura Neilson, Vogue , 19 June 2022",
      "In April, the casino adopted a policy allowing its smoking customers to use a restaurant patio to smoke , avoiding the need to go through metal detectors two additional times in leaving and re-entering the casino. \u2014 Wayne Parry, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
      "Owner Michael Wickert uses bespoke blends of local beech, fir, cherry and alder woods to smoke fish like trout, char and, particularly, salmon, which used to spawn in local rivers. \u2014 Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
      "Sabrina Eaton reports the law establishes that 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers are traceable to smoke from military burn pits used for waste disposal and requires the VA to cover them. \u2014 cleveland , 17 June 2022",
      "My husband is a devoted father but won\u2019t think anything of stepping away for 10 minutes to smoke while the kids are unattended in the pool. \u2014 Annie Lane, oregonlive , 15 June 2022",
      "Rowland asked to smoke a cigarette during the interview, so Bowman and Cash escorted him out to the front of the sheriff's office. \u2014 Jessie Dimartino, ABC News , 8 June 2022",
      "Continue reading \u2026 \u2018ULTIMATE SACRIFICE\u2019 - Deputy shot and killed by suspect who was allowed outside to smoke . \u2014 Fox News , 6 June 2022"
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      "The Reds come in at No. 24, with 16,260 (using Friday fireworks smoke and mirrors , no doubt) per game. \u2014 Steven F. Sundich, The Enquirer , 17 June 2022",
      "But behind all the smoke and mirrors , this is how these arrangements work. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 10 June 2022",
      "Contrary to its popular reputation, firearms identification is a field built largely on smoke and mirrors . \u2014 David L. Faigman, Nicholas Scurich, Scientific American , 25 May 2022",
      "During lock down, all the smoke and mirrors of the industry went away. \u2014 Spin Staff, SPIN , 19 Apr. 2022",
      "The pandemic gave me so much time to kind of peel back what's smoke and mirrors and what's really important. \u2014 Carli Whitwell, refinery29.com , 19 May 2022",
      "Or, the worst-case scenario in which an agency\u2019s promises of performance turn out to be nothing but smoke and mirrors ? \u2014 Brian Burt, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
      "Even the quality of the things that did get modernized seems like smoke and mirrors . \u2014 Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker , 21 Apr. 2022",
      "But technical reviews of several mass-reporting tools posted on GitHub \u2014 including those written by H4xton, Omran and Linux \u2014 suggest that this cottage industry is not entirely smoke and mirrors . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 3 Dec. 2021"
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      "Verb",
      "He tried to smother her with a pillow.",
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      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Dimon was speaking about the US economy, referring to the impact of the Federal Reserve's efforts to smother soaring inflation. \u2014 Frida Ghitis, CNN , 3 June 2022",
      "But even as the Bruins gathered in the dungeons of their own personal Carolina hockey hell, neither the sting of their 3-2 Game 7 loss to the Hurricanes nor the finality of their first-round playoff exit could smother thoughts of Bergeron. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 14 May 2022",
      "The Pelicans put two of their top defensive players in rookies Herbert Jones and backup point guard Alvarado on Chris Paul to smother him and his ability to set up the Suns' offense all series. \u2014 Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "On a sunny afternoon at Coors Field, the Dodgers flexed every inch of their massive and versatile muscle to eventually smother the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in an opening-day victory with an ending that spoke of a belief. \u2014 Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times , 8 Apr. 2022",
      "Residents of the Tizi Ouzou region in Kabylie used tree branches to try to smother burning patches of forest or hurled water from plastic containers in a desperate effort to douse the fire, Reuters reported. \u2014 Mostafa Salem, CNN , 11 Aug. 2021",
      "Residents of the Tizi Ouzou region in Kabylie used tree branches to try to smother burning patches of forest or hurled water from plastic containers in a desperate effort to douse the fire. \u2014 NBC News , 11 Aug. 2021",
      "Crews have used concrete to try to smother the batteries and a construction crew is digging a trench to capture any water runoff, Steffes said. \u2014 Kathleen Foody, Star Tribune , 1 July 2021",
      "Other experts, however, have argued that vaccines should also be used to smother transmission and infection, which would support widespread and repeated boosting. \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 18 Mar. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Big Red's has nine hot sauces and two smother sauces \u2014 blackberry rum and AZ Jerk, which are a pretty rad upgrade to typical barbecue sauces. \u2014 Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic , 1 July 2022",
      "It's been jarring watching the Boston Celtics swarm and smother Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving en route to taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Nets. \u2014 Rahat Huq, Chron , 25 Apr. 2022",
      "The brew of exotics has unleashed noxious algae outbreaks that smother beaches in foot-deep goo that looks like creamed spinach and smells like the bowels of a porta potty. \u2014 jsonline.com , 30 Aug. 2021",
      "Neither of these selections are for those who shy away from spice, however, the intense heat managed to highlight, rather than smother , the pork and the shrimp \u2013 an impressive feat, given the level of heat. \u2014 Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal , 7 Aug. 2021",
      "Prosecutors said Brinkman slit Taylor\u2019s throat, strangled Kylie Pifer with a telephone cord and smother Taylor Pifer with a pillow in June 2017 at the women\u2019s North Royalton home. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland , 21 July 2021",
      "All of these items promised to ward off, murder, smother or otherwise expunge my pest problem. \u2014 Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times , 14 July 2021",
      "Spain then had Simon to thank for keeping them in the game, with the goalkeeper coming out quickly to smother substitute Domenico Berardi's effort. \u2014 Matias Grez, CNN , 6 July 2021",
      "Will years of oak leaves accumulating on the soil smother Asian jasmine and keep its roots from grabbing the ground? \u2014 Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News , 26 Mar. 2021"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In addition, beverages have an advantage over the popular format of smokable flower said Baruchowitz. \u2014 Julie Weed, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
      "Louisiana lawmakers revised the program to allow pharmacies to provide raw plant material and smokable products last year. \u2014 Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al , 9 June 2022",
      "Online and at retail partner locations, Moon Flower sells smokable hemp products as well as CBD tinctures, teas and balms, and edibles with delta-8, a product created by combining CBD with acid that can create a high akin to that of marijuana. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Jan. 2022",
      "Ohio lawmakers approved a limited medical marijuana in 2016, although smokable forms of cannabis are not permitted under the program. \u2014 A.j. Herrington, Forbes , 23 Dec. 2021",
      "Three employees at the jail allegedly helped smuggle in oxycodone, Xanax, K2 \u2014 a smokable synthetic cannabinoid, alcohol, cigarettes and cell phones and accessories. \u2014 Tim Dickinson, Rolling Stone , 9 Nov. 2021",
      "Inexpensive production related to the smokable flower is expected to dramatically bring down costs for adults in the program. \u2014 Briana Bierschbach, Star Tribune , 22 May 2021",
      "The average price of smokable marijuana, called flower, has fallen from $16.68 per gram at market launch to $12.90 per gram, the newspaper reports. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 12 Aug. 2021",
      "Moreover, 85% of physicians who certified patients for marijuana during the 12-month time span wrote orders for smokable marijuana. \u2014 Christine Sexton, sun-sentinel.com , 20 July 2021"
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      "The remains of the campfire smoldered .",
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      "Anger smoldered in my heart.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Andreas Frank watched from the second story of his ridge-top Laguna Niguel home as the hillside below began to smolder . \u2014 Hannah Frystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
      "Later in the day, the Coast Guard tweeted the boat had burned down to the waterline and continued to smolder about 1 mile west of Nehalem Bay State Park. \u2014 Fox News , 20 June 2022",
      "Branches used for cooking fires smolder in piles nearby. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022",
      "Even throwing those materials into the dirt can smolder and ignite nearby organic material. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 30 May 2022",
      "Elsesser took a moment to smolder with her fellow gorgeous models Imaan Hammam, Precious Lee, and Iris Law. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 7 May 2022",
      "Framed by a swarm of purple flowers, Kylie and Kendall smolder intensely, with fresh faces made up in glowing rosey and mauve tones. \u2014 Abby Dupes, Seventeen , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "Although the deal ended large-scale fighting, the conflict continued to smolder with both sides dug in along trenches. \u2014 Bill Hutchinson, ABC News , 4 Mar. 2022",
      "For now, the pandemic continues to smolder , one new variant away from igniting again. \u2014 Alex Putterman, courant.com , 31 Jan. 2022"
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      "He tried to smother her with a pillow.",
      "She smothered the fire with a blanket.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Dimon was speaking about the US economy, referring to the impact of the Federal Reserve's efforts to smother soaring inflation. \u2014 Frida Ghitis, CNN , 3 June 2022",
      "But even as the Bruins gathered in the dungeons of their own personal Carolina hockey hell, neither the sting of their 3-2 Game 7 loss to the Hurricanes nor the finality of their first-round playoff exit could smother thoughts of Bergeron. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 14 May 2022",
      "The Pelicans put two of their top defensive players in rookies Herbert Jones and backup point guard Alvarado on Chris Paul to smother him and his ability to set up the Suns' offense all series. \u2014 Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "On a sunny afternoon at Coors Field, the Dodgers flexed every inch of their massive and versatile muscle to eventually smother the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in an opening-day victory with an ending that spoke of a belief. \u2014 Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times , 8 Apr. 2022",
      "Residents of the Tizi Ouzou region in Kabylie used tree branches to try to smother burning patches of forest or hurled water from plastic containers in a desperate effort to douse the fire, Reuters reported. \u2014 Mostafa Salem, CNN , 11 Aug. 2021",
      "Residents of the Tizi Ouzou region in Kabylie used tree branches to try to smother burning patches of forest or hurled water from plastic containers in a desperate effort to douse the fire. \u2014 NBC News , 11 Aug. 2021",
      "Crews have used concrete to try to smother the batteries and a construction crew is digging a trench to capture any water runoff, Steffes said. \u2014 Kathleen Foody, Star Tribune , 1 July 2021",
      "Other experts, however, have argued that vaccines should also be used to smother transmission and infection, which would support widespread and repeated boosting. \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 18 Mar. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Big Red's has nine hot sauces and two smother sauces \u2014 blackberry rum and AZ Jerk, which are a pretty rad upgrade to typical barbecue sauces. \u2014 Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic , 1 July 2022",
      "It's been jarring watching the Boston Celtics swarm and smother Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving en route to taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Nets. \u2014 Rahat Huq, Chron , 25 Apr. 2022",
      "The brew of exotics has unleashed noxious algae outbreaks that smother beaches in foot-deep goo that looks like creamed spinach and smells like the bowels of a porta potty. \u2014 jsonline.com , 30 Aug. 2021",
      "Neither of these selections are for those who shy away from spice, however, the intense heat managed to highlight, rather than smother , the pork and the shrimp \u2013 an impressive feat, given the level of heat. \u2014 Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal , 7 Aug. 2021",
      "Prosecutors said Brinkman slit Taylor\u2019s throat, strangled Kylie Pifer with a telephone cord and smother Taylor Pifer with a pillow in June 2017 at the women\u2019s North Royalton home. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland , 21 July 2021",
      "All of these items promised to ward off, murder, smother or otherwise expunge my pest problem. \u2014 Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times , 14 July 2021",
      "Spain then had Simon to thank for keeping them in the game, with the goalkeeper coming out quickly to smother substitute Domenico Berardi's effort. \u2014 Matias Grez, CNN , 6 July 2021",
      "Will years of oak leaves accumulating on the soil smother Asian jasmine and keep its roots from grabbing the ground? \u2014 Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News , 26 Mar. 2021"
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      "Middle English, alteration of smorther , from smoren to smother, from Old English smorian to suffocate; akin to Middle Dutch smoren to suffocate":"Noun"
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