smothered

Example Sentences

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He has added gold trim to the crown molding, smothered the walls with gold-framed artworks and gold-painted embellishments, placed inch-thick gold coasters on the desk, and lined up gold urns on the mantel.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Of course, the barbershop, where ball talk is real talk, and where the expectations around the Dodgers upcoming quest for a three-peat recently smothered me like a hot towel to the head.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

By contrast, my father smothered me with affection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

In rockpools, starfish, limpets and other wildlife were smothered - while Pembrokeshire's fishing industry was brought to a standstill for more than 18 months.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Mostly I avoided the Faire, with its teeming crowds that made me feel like I was being smothered.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate