Smash

Smash is a verb that means to break violently and noisily, or to hit something with great force. It is also a noun that refers to the act of smashing or a loud crash.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news because it is used to describe various recent events, including breaking a world record, a plane malfunction, a successful Mars mission, high betting volumes, and a workplace lawsuit.

Latest on Smash

• Germany's Liebmann smashes 1500m world record
• Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
• The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success
• World Cup bets smash records as prediction markets hit $20 billion in volume
• Comcast store punished low sales by smashing pies in workers' faces, lawsuit claims
• Kennedy hails golden age for Australia after smashing national 100m record

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