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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
Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
There in the hallway, cracking up, was Morgan’s former boss, Scott Bessent.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 23 Nov. 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
But if Nvidia’s new GPUs are all they’re cracked up to be, perhaps MSI can impress with raw performance per dollar.
—Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
There in the hallway, cracking up, was Morgan’s former boss, Scott Bessent.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crack-up
Noun
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Here’s a breakdown of the playoff overtime rules: A coin flip determines which team receives the opening kickoff.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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The genetic breakdown of the Natomas dogs now is not known.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of incidents since 2015 are detailed on the NASA database in which pilots have said they were forced to take evasive action to avoid collision with another aircraft or helicopter when trying to land or depart from the country's busiest airports.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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The cause of the collision is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In an internal memo obtained by ABC News, Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger praised officers in the wake of the pardons.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Seroka also praised longshore laborers for taking on the high volumes of business, along with the other stakeholders in attendance including terminal operators and shipping lines and members of the San Pedro Bay community.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Despite all the positive moves for the Blue Jays, Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller expects the Andrés Giménez trade to blow up in their faces.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The November meeting unfolded under a cloud of controversy for Johnson, a former CTU organizer, that began when his power struggle against CPS CEO Pedro Martinez blew up in public.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Undertaker, who was present at the event, couldn't help but laugh at the situation.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Songwriters regularly laugh about the misprints of their material, which get passed from site to site, correctly or not.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In a second update posted on social media, Parker confirmed seven people in total died due to the crash with multiple injuries also reported.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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More than 40 bodies have been recovered from the icy Potomac River following the Wednesday evening crash between an American Airlines plane and Army Black Hawk helicopter — which killed the 67 people that were onboard both aircrafts.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Many in the dance world applauded this move, given how deeply remixing is embedded in and largely synonymous with the dance/electronic realm.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
2 Feb. 2025
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Cycling advocates and at least one advocacy group applauded the decision that would allow better access for cyclists who rely on e-bikes.—
Frederick Reimers,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, Chili’s has been advertising its prices against McDonald’s and other fast-food chains, but McDonald’s is adapting.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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The website advertises studio apartments for rent between $1,470 and $1,710 a month.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Crack-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crack-up. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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