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as in breakdown
a mental or nervous collapse
a crack-up required him to take a year off from work
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as in collision
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
two people were injured in a serious crack-up on the interstate
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as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
that sports car isn't all it's cracked up to be
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as in to blow up
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
the movie is being cracked up as the blockbuster of the summer
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
try not to crack up at your own punch lines—it's funnier if you keep a straight face
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Recent Examples of crack-up
Emily Tamkin, The New Republic, 22 Sep. 2023
The movie tracks Carl’s descent, his crack-up, and his slow waking up to reality.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2023
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
Being in a boyband isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Despite their differences on policy, there is little reason to expect a crack-up between the Hungarian and American right in the near future.
—Emily Tamkin, The New Republic, 22 Sep. 2023
The movie tracks Carl’s descent, his crack-up, and his slow waking up to reality.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2023
Verb
Not everyone is convinced, however, that community banks are what they’re cracked up to be.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
Being in a boyband isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crack-up
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This breakdown also makes flaxseed more sensitive to oxidation or spoiling.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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In a worrying echo of the breakdown in trust between Wolves and O’Neil’s predecessor Lopetegui, O’Neil’s confidence in the owners’ ability and willingness to back him was never restored.Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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The collision occurred shortly after 1 p.m. at the intersection of 51st Avenue and Bell Road.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Huger was convicted of DUI, negligent driving, failure to control speed to avoid a collision, and failure to notify authorities of an address change, according to a report from Fox5 DC, who also noted that she was acquitted of reckless driving.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, culture is boring and stale due to the algorithms calling the shots on what gets produced and praised—or so the critics say.T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Package your client feedback The exact words clients use to praise you are so valuable in your messaging.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Then there was the extremist militia guys hired by his biological father (Will Patton), which left Beth blown up in her office, Kayce in a gunfight, Monica and Tate fighting off killers and John Dutton left for dead by the side of the road.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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Only the most interesting people will have their entire lives blown up by their 30s.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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What’s more, learning is pretty easy when you’re either awestruck or laughing.Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Witnesses told police that after doing so, Wallen allegedly laughed.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wheaton has amassed more than 100,000 followers on Instagram but made her account private days after the fatal crash.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Fans aren’t feeling particularly optimistic about Netflix’s ability to put on a good live broadcast after the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson fight, which was marred by streaming issues, including frequent buffering and outright crashes.Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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While the airline advertises fares starting at $99, including government taxes and fees, Travel + Leisure uncovered several deals this winter for even less.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition to accounting for about 60% of products sold, Amazon generates fees from providing fulfillment and shipping services as well as by offering customer support to sellers and charging them to advertise on the site.Ari Levy, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Crack-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crack-up. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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