smash
verb (used with object)
to break to pieces with violence and often with a crashing sound, as by striking, letting fall, or dashing against something; shatter.
was smashing
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past progressiveof smash.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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"It was a really tough one - Katie, the first set she was smashing every ball and hitting a winner everywhere," Paolini told Sky Sports.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
In an instant, the ball was smashing against Linda’s right cheek, and she immediately slumped in her seat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2023
Earlier in the week, Contee said police were still trying to learn why the man was at the ambassador’s home and why he was smashing the windows.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2022
Accent accuracy: Streep's posh Thatcher accent was smashing.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2022
“And do what, Clare? That human who tried to wallop me was huge! And that look in his eyes when he was smashing your mushrooms? He’s a maniac!”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
