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  • past tense form of smile.
  • past participle of smile.

smiled



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Carrying backpacks and duffel bags, and wearing civilian clothes, crew members smiled and waved at a small crowd that had assembled to meet them.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

She was sitting down in her stately Oaxaca home when we connected over Zoom, and smiled widely the moment I brought up my metaphysical query.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

I smiled and left the courthouse bouncing up and down as I contacted my editor in D.C. to let him know I’d commandeered a golden quote.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

Auqib smiled and replied: "One day I will reach a place where they will want to take selfies with me."

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

He smiled before he turned away from the counter.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu



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