smoking out

Definition of smoking outnext
present participle of smoke out
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Verb
  • The ship is associated with Mordashov, a Russian billionaire and owner of steel magnate Severstal, with shipping records showing Mordashov’s wife Marina Mordashova, owning the vessel for a brief window in 2022.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The Stars are expected to follow the same game plan executed by the Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers; move into a new venue, and create new revenue by owning the surrounding properties, too.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • While acknowledging the greater macro risks throughout the call, Meyer remained upbeat surrounding the status of DHL.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
  • The group issued a brief statement, which was posted on the Instagram and the website of arts platform e-flux acknowledging their departure.
    News Desk, Artforum, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The chain went so far as to host an event at a restaurant in Auckland's Penrose suburb giving away free McMullet burgers to customers.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • Some people accuse her of giving away her children.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Smoking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoking%20out. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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