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  • present participle of smash.
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smashing

[smash-ing] / ˈsmæʃ ɪŋ /






















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Ben Jefferies was a surprise second after smashing his personal best with 44.66, while reigning champion Charlie Dobson had to settle for third.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

His assimilation into the U.S. has been a smashing success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Nonfarm payrolls surged by 172,000, smashing expectations of just 88,000, while the U-3 unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Some of the tracks — like “Piano Concerto No. 0,” which features André literally smashing a piano to smithereens — are obviously comedic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

A group of boys stood in a ring outside, smashing the apples from their lunches against their foreheads and egging each other on with guttural roars.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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