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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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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
Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
While there are countless superhero stories flooding the TV landscape, Emma Moran's Extraordinary soars with its down-to-earth, Boys-esque twist, where being a hero isn't all it's cracked up to be and unworldly abilities aren't just devices for destruction.
—Alex Galbraith, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2024
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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 famed scene even cracked up the actors while filming.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
While there are countless superhero stories flooding the TV landscape, Emma Moran's Extraordinary soars with its down-to-earth, Boys-esque twist, where being a hero isn't all it's cracked up to be and unworldly abilities aren't just devices for destruction.
—Alex Galbraith, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2024
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On Monday, Newsweek looked at the national polls since October 28 that provide a breakdown of voting intention based on gender and found that on average, women break for Harris by 8 points, while men break for Trump by 10 points.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The pion theory also outlawed precisely the same collisions.Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
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The collision left Retzlaff's vehicle extensively damaged, adding to his season's woes with an 11th DNF, while Mayer's car sustained minor damage.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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In our review of the AirPods 4, our expert Tim Gideon praised the impressive bass response these earbuds deliver, as well as the hands-free Siri access and the possibility to use gestures to interact with the assistant.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Read Article > Elon Musk spent Election Day on X praising men, amplifying anti-immigrant conspiracies, and accusing Democrats of voter fraud.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Residents countered, saying the IDF had blown up Palestinian homes in Masafer Yatta decades earlier, in 1966).Leah Asmelash, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Two adorable dogs have blown up online thanks to their Halloween costumes paying tribute to a viral moment involving Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Everyone close to him felt special and blessed just to listen and learn and laugh.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Brent picks up on that and makes everyone else laugh about it.Ralph Jones, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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His career has been marked by not only victories but also severe injuries, notably a serious crash in 2007 that left him fighting to return to competitive racing.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Fiedler compared himself with Ernest Hemingway, who after surviving two plane crashes in Africa in 1954 and being reported dead, had the experience of being able to read his own obituaries.Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Many have applauded the woman's reaction and sense of humor.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, social media has largely rallied behind Jason’s protective response, with many fans applauding him for standing up for his brother.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2024
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Garvey has held few public events, Schiff has regularly traveled out of state to boost Democrats in more competitive races, and neither campaign has really advertised.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Goldberg wound up going on to win 161 matches in a row, although it was advertised on WCW as 173 matches.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Crack-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crack-up. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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