as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
a crashing bore, he can turn any party into a funeral
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as in shattering
to cause to break with violence and much noise
crashed the vase against the wall
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as in bumping
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the speeding car crashed into the tree with horrifying results
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as in dying
to stop functioning
my computer crashed yet again
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as in falling
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
sales of that phone have crashed since the competing version came out
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as in retiring
slang
to go to one's bed in order to sleep
I'm so exhausted that I'm just going to crash as soon as we get home
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as in staying
slang
to reside as a temporary guest
I'm going to crash at my sister's apartment when I'm in New York
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Recent Examples of crashing
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025
But on Saturday afternoon, the college football world expects the Bulldogs’ little streak to come to a crashing end.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
In practice, that means Facebook finds significantly more crashing bugs in a shorter amount of time.
—Sebastian Anthony, Ars Technica, 22 Aug. 2017
Apple’s once-unstoppable growth had come to a crashing halt: The number of iPhones sold was down 13 percent, and the company posted its first revenue decline in 13 years.
—Vindu Goel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Officers later found the vehicle and initiated a short pursuit, which ended with the suspect crashing into a power pole on the 1400 block of Center Street, near Seminary.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Its woody, salty, and sea-watery notes are as calming as the sound of ocean waves crashing ashore, but give the wearer a still-water type of serenity.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The concern was that temperatures below negative twenty Celsius could delaminate the blade’s circuit, causing the whole system to fail and the drone to come crashing down.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The standoff rattled global markets as Greece came close to crashing out of the euro currency bloc.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
SpaceX’s first Starship mission of 2026 was mostly successful Friday, but the Super Heavy booster didn’t perform as expected, instead crashing into Gulf waters off the coast of Texas.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Those who have ridden it before know Smugglers Run has always been responsive, perhaps too much so as inexperienced gamers could spend the entire attraction crashing the ship.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
Only time will tell if the JGB-crashing trade will finally pay off this time as global markets go haywire.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Adjective
The sputtering and crashing synth sounds are present, though, showing his vision of industrial rock arrived fully formed.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025
But on Saturday afternoon, the college football world expects the Bulldogs’ little streak to come to a crashing end.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
In practice, that means Facebook finds significantly more crashing bugs in a shorter amount of time.
—Sebastian Anthony, Ars Technica, 22 Aug. 2017
Apple’s once-unstoppable growth had come to a crashing halt: The number of iPhones sold was down 13 percent, and the company posted its first revenue decline in 13 years.
—Vindu Goel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017
Verb
According to San Diego police, the driver crossed over oncoming traffic on National Avenue and then onto the sidewalk, crashing into the victim and the bus stop.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Officers later found the vehicle and initiated a short pursuit, which ended with the suspect crashing into a power pole on the 1400 block of Center Street, near Seminary.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Its woody, salty, and sea-watery notes are as calming as the sound of ocean waves crashing ashore, but give the wearer a still-water type of serenity.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The concern was that temperatures below negative twenty Celsius could delaminate the blade’s circuit, causing the whole system to fail and the drone to come crashing down.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The standoff rattled global markets as Greece came close to crashing out of the euro currency bloc.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
SpaceX’s first Starship mission of 2026 was mostly successful Friday, but the Super Heavy booster didn’t perform as expected, instead crashing into Gulf waters off the coast of Texas.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Those who have ridden it before know Smugglers Run has always been responsive, perhaps too much so as inexperienced gamers could spend the entire attraction crashing the ship.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
Only time will tell if the JGB-crashing trade will finally pay off this time as global markets go haywire.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crashing
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The German supermodel attended the event in a brown figure-hugging corset dress with a scalloped neckline and sheer mesh cutouts on the sides, as well as a thigh-high slit and ruching at the hip.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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And that’s not to mention the sheer number of candidates or amount of money pouring into these races this year.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Third, Ukrainian drone strikes are catalyzing profound morale issues within Russia itself, methodically shattering the illusion of domestic security cultivated by the Kremlin, as the Kremlin tightens its grip over society, including through the suspension of popular messaging apps such as Telegram.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
23 May 2026
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Such an explosion could release energy comparable to a small nuclear weapon, creating a powerful shockwave capable of shattering windows and causing localized damage over a wide area.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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This can happen in transport, on store shelves, or even when bumping around in your crisper drawer.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Terminus always made sure their arrival came just after nightfall when the streetlights were lit and families were sitting back with full bellies bumping against their dinner tables, houses quiet; all conversation having already been spent between forkfuls of food and hearty swallows of drink.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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By April and May, the winter bugs will transform into flying insects and begin to mate before dying in two or three days.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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The explosive accusations are the latest chapter in a saga in which Hawthorne, a 135-year-old institution in Stickney just outside Chicago, is trying to restructure its debt and save dozens of jobs while working to rescue the state’s dying horse racing industry.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Though putting olive oil in coffee isn’t technically a traditional Italian custom, Starbucks has a history of pushing limits to discover new, unexpected ways to innovate around coffee.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The United States has also been pushing for Iran to end uranium enrichment, which the regime in Tehran has rejected.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Colorado went from being the odds-on favorite to win the Stanley Cup to falling eight wins short of that goal in a span of seven days.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Lee had fouled off a pair of pitches to begin the at-bat, falling behind 0-2 before his big swing.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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The city needs to create stronger renter protections to improve the quality of life for tenants, while allowing more homes to be built, benefiting the greatest number of people at different stages in their lives, from young tenants to retiring homeowners.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Bettis has been a longtime competitor in the tournament since retiring in 2006.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Over Memorial Day weekend, multiple clips showed Vang turning aside or staying silent during city council meetings as members said the Pledge of Allegiance toward the American flag.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Rising menu prices and a desire to save money were the top reasons why people were staying home, the research group reported.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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“Crashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crashing. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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