smack

Example Sentences

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He was sacked by Spurs 14 years ago and calling for him would surely smack of desperation.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

This would smack middle-class homeowners in the outer boroughs as well as the wealthy in Manhattan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

That’s almost smack in the middle of its range in the past three years, implying shares could always become more expensive.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Umami is what makes foods taste delicious, adding a layer of “flavor that just lingers in your mouth and makes you smack your lips,” Lieu says.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

My staff thought it would be a good idea, but we're smack in the middle of the campaign, so not even my personal assistant came with me.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon