SMACKED (OF) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

smacked (of)

verb

past tense of smack (of)

as in smelled (of)

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referred

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The South Florida Sun Sentinel reached people with the Sunshine Water Control District, who referred questions to others with the district.

— Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
The White House, when asked for comment, referred CNBC to the Republican National Committee, which did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

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