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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
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Being a digital nomad is not all its cracked up to be
Could there really be a downside to traveling the world and working as a digital nomad?
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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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
The comic had plenty of movie-specific one-liners that cracked up the audience of Hollywood A-listers.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Being a digital nomad is not all its cracked up to be
Could there really be a downside to traveling the world and working as a digital nomad?
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crack-up
Noun
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The bold opinion post, personal story with a lesson, mini list, results breakdown, and irresistible question all give your connections clear reasons to engage.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Read the breakdowns on each official and their ties to antisemitic individuals.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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Read, 45, of Mansfield faces charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle under the influence, and leaving the scene of a collision causing death.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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The Minnesota Timberwolves may have robbed the NBA’s media partners of a quarterfinals collision between perennial ratings champs LeBron James and Steph Curry, but the league has momentum on its side as the second round of the playoffs begins to heat up.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 May 2025
Verb
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At the May 13 Village Board meeting, the first meeting since Buchanan resigned, current board members who served with Buchanan praised her.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Health advocates praised the new limits, which would require water utilities to reduce PFAS to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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Here's why Cassie said Combs threatened to 'blow up' Kid Cudi's car During cross-examination, Ventura Fine was asked about her relationship with rapper Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The series hasn’t been kind to its French actors: Emmanuelle Béart was shot, Jean Reno blown up by exploding chewing gum, Léa Seydoux kicked out of a window at the Burj Khalifa.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Another adorable snap featured Bush and Ocean laughing and cuddling together on a couch.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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The designer laughed, shook her head with a little rueful humor.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The crash comes just days before the school’s prom on Saturday.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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The driver of the truck and six of the 14 people inside the tour van died in the crash, police said.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Tech industry experts like Titania Jordan, the Chief Marketing Officer for Bark Technologies, a parental controls company that helps families keep their kids safe online and in real life, agrees with and applauds Sandy Hook Promise for taking this approach.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Thousands of users commented on the clip, many of whom applauded Liberty for always carrying the essentials.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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Bundling, or combining policies from the same provider, can result in big discounts: State Farm, Geico, Erie and Allstate all advertise rate reductions of up to 25% for enrolling in both home and car insurance.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Plants advertise their nectar and pollen with a sweet, enticing odor.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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“Crack-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crack-up. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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