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  • present participle of smash.
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smashing

[smash-ing] / ˈsmæʃ ɪŋ /






















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That event will feature notably higher star power, with country star Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins performing, and Queen Latifah hosting.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Dwayne Johnson’s performance in “The Smashing Machine,” for all the film’s flaws, cleverly reconciled the dissonance between the outward images of masculine power and internal feelings of self-loathing.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Alternative rockers like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Green Day began channeling the band’s signature blend of melody and crunchy guitars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“Frampton Comes Alive!” inspired a generation of arena-rock artists, including Bon Jovi, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Alice in Chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Grunge music dominated the airwaves, with bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden performing mosh-pit-appropriate tracks.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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