cracks 1 of 2

verb

Definition of cracksnext
present tense third-person singular of crack
1
as in pops
to break suddenly with an explosive sound the tree branch unexpectedly cracked under our weight

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as in chokes
to yield to mental or emotional stress after hours of tough questioning the suspect finally cracked and blurted out a confession

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as in deciphers
to change (as a secret message) from code into ordinary language the United States military used the Navajo language as a code during World War II, and the enemy never cracked it

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as in knocks
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner cracked the bow of the ship with a champagne bottle

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5
as in solves
to find an answer for through reasoning I've been mulling this riddle, but I just can't crack it

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as in crazes
to cause to go insane or as if insane cracked by years in solitary confinement, the prisoner could only maunder incoherently

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cracks

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noun

plural of crack
1
as in fissures
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure a pebble struck the car's windshield and left a spidery crack in it

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as in blows
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument a disciplinary crack on the hand with a ruler was once common in schoolrooms

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as in claps
a loud explosive sound the tree fell with a sharp crack

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as in attempts
an effort to do or accomplish something this is my first crack at painting

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as in jokes
something said or done to cause laughter a whispered crack made the whole back row start laughing

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as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits that conspiracy theorist has been labeled a crack by the ballistics experts

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cracks
  1. pops
  2. chokes
  3. solves
  4. fissures
  5. hits
  6. crevices
  7. nuts
  8. flakes
Verb
  • However, Denzel Washington pops up in Supporting Actor.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Doing so allows the blade to slide through until the pin pops back up into the next notch in line – or into the empty space in front of the insert – thus holding the blade securely in place until the bead is pressed again.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of pops
Verb
  • Again, Dylan absolutely chokes.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
  • There’s a moment in the second film that really chokes me up.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of chokes
Verb
  • Detroit’s players and coaches emphasized the chance for a reset going into the three-day holiday break this week, and maybe that solves a few issues.
    Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But in reality these moments are when the brain consolidates memories, solves complex problems, and generates creative insights.
    Richard E. Cytowic, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of solves
Noun
  • In the depths of the ocean where the Earth’s crust meets the freezing water, chemicals leak into the seawater through cracks and fissures called cold seeps.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But once the splintering starts, Wille explained, the concrete’s degradation accelerates, as the fissures expose pyrrhotite to more moisture and oxygen.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of fissures
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  • First, there are those who lip-sync – like Kili Paul, a Tanzanian social media star who performs Bollywood and other movie hits against the backdrop of his rural community — a mix of greenery and low-slung buildings.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Batman 2 is said to begin right as The Penguin ends and winter hits Gotham.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of hits
Noun
  • Chickadees, nuthatches, and others are able to locate and eat dormant and larval insects by carefully inspecting crevices and cracks in tree bark.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, according to our experts, failing to take some time to walk around you and thoroughly inspect crevices for gaps or cracks in your home can cause major problems for you comfort-wise and wallet-wise this winter season.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of crevices
Noun
  • The property also grows its own herbs, greens, nuts, berries, and edible flowers.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Focus on whole foods like fruits, leafy green vegetables, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of nuts
Noun
  • Skiing, sledding and even snowball fights are activities that can only be enjoyed when there are more than a few flakes on the ground.
    Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
  • When the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of flakes
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