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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
Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
The lil dude even did a touchdown dance in his wheelchair that had the guys applauding and cracking up.
—The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 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
And then now imagine the pothole gets a little bit bigger and a little bit deeper and the road's a little bit more cracked up.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
The lil dude even did a touchdown dance in his wheelchair that had the guys applauding and cracking up.
—The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crack-up
Noun
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For a deeper look at valuation, see our breakdown on Tesla Valuation: Is TSLA Stock Expensive Or Cheap?.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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And someone who's having a breakdown and crying non-stop, but yelling at people to sedate her....—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The chances of the asteroid’s collision then continued to fluctuate in the weeks following.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The asteroid is now logged as a harmless 0, meaning there’s no likelihood of a collision.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Greene deflected and bashed the Biden administration while praising the Trump administration before circling back to the purpose of the news conference.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Participants frequently praise Finland’s egalitarian business culture and efficient decision-making processes.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Trump also blew up Tokyo’s spin that Ishiba came away with something of a win on Nippon Steel’s designs on U.S. Steel.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Los Angeles general manager Rob Pelinka panicked and blew up the roster, leading to a disappointing 2021-22 season.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The audience at the New York college laughed at the remark, which was said in the context of Obama writing his second presidential memoir.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2025
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Of course, this would mean that no white person uses the N word, tells or laughs at racist jokes, holds negative stereotypes of Blacks or discriminates against them.—
James Unnever and Wayne Genthner,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the immediate aftermath of the crash, the arrivals rate at DCA was temporarily reduced.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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There is a crash on I-70 between I-435/Exit 411 and 78th Street/Exit 414.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When 1,000 fans gathered outside the entrance, the squad lined up to applaud the singing, dancing, cheering, flag-waving and flare-throwing crowd of supporters.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, reactions to the home have been divided, with some fans applauding Jenner's unique taste and others finding her design choices overwhelming.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Foreign currencies advertised in a window in Times Square, one of New York’s and the nation’s top tourist attractions, on March 28, 2025.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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The amendment also allows the secretary of Indiana’s Family and Social Services office to advertise or market participation in the Medicaid program.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Crack-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crack-up. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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