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as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
the proprietor of the boarding house had apparently snuffed almost 50 old men before she was caught
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Recent Examples of snuff
That effort was snuffed out after Google — which lobbied heavily against the bill — struck a deal with Newsom and Democratic lawmakers to pay a substantially smaller sum into a journalism fund, as long as the state paid into it as well.
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Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
Though the trio worked on the song and completed a rough mix, the sound quality on Lennon’s vocals wasn’t up to snuff, and the song was ultimately shelved.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Alcaraz dropped only four of his first-serve points in the second set and snuffed out the three break point chances Dimitrov had in the fifth game.
—Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
Kevin seemed to be reeling as his torch was snuffed by Jeff Probst.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
Though the trio worked on the song and completed a rough mix, the sound quality on Lennon’s vocals wasn’t up to snuff, and the song was ultimately shelved.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Alcaraz dropped only four of his first-serve points in the second set and snuffed out the three break point chances Dimitrov had in the fifth game.
—Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
Kevin seemed to be reeling as his torch was snuffed by Jeff Probst.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuff
Verb
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Bring your dog to sniff out eggs filled with treats!—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Also, sniff for lychee, pistachio, bergamot, and Turkish rose.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside Online,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The expiration date marks the day the Prime Minister of Granada, Maurice Bishop, was assassinated by a firing squad, which was followed by a U.S. military invasion.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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One 1964 document showed that two intelligence assets discussed potentially assassinating Castro under the administration of President Lyndon Johnson.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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More inspiring still is to be tucked low in the wraparound-leather cockpit and savoring the sounds, smells, and sensations of driving a Lamborghini legend.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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Want to feel your movie seat move, get pelted by wind and snow or even smell a certain scent?—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Just ask Davinci Leonard, who’s accused of murdering two teenagers at the Westgate Mall Saturday night.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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When Does Karen Read's Retrial Start? The retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe by ramming him with her vehicle, is due to begin on April 1.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But inhaling enough can turn the act of breathing into an existential hazard, prompting or worsening asthma, COPD, respiratory infections, and permanent lung damage.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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Another great one is the 4-7-8 breath, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system: inhale for four counts, hold for seven and exhale slowly for eight.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Now, residents of Gaza and the West Bank are at the mercy of Israeli military operations in which fighters and civilians are being slain at staggering rates.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Blumhouse’s slaying doll returns to domestic cinemas on June 27.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Constitution says that the president, the chief executive, shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
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Miller serves as the presenting sponsor of the LIM College Fashion Show, and is personally mentoring students throughout the process of creating and executing the event.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rick kills one of the security men, as Chelsea is shot in the chest.—
Colleen Kratofil,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In Arkansas, a 5-year-old was killed Saturday by storms in the capital of Little Rock.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Snuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuff. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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