smacked
Example Sentences
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The stench of burning plastic smacked Vicky Vivaldi in the face.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Troy Johnston smacked a line drive on the next pitch that glanced off Sheehan’s right arm for an infield single.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
He slammed the expulsion of his ambassador, saying it smacked of "extremism."
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
They were smacked down in court and Habba got bounced from the office.
From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2026
Saber-toothed Small Bob lunged at the god, but Tartarus smacked the cat sideways.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
