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as in to quell
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
the government is doing everything to crush the latest guerrilla uprising
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as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
crushed the baby's medicine tablet and mixed it with applesauce
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as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
the terrible news of her death simply crushed the entire family
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as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
she tearfully crushed the child to her breast
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as in swarm
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
the huge crush in the store must have far exceeded safety limits
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Recent Examples of crush
Carlton Reid, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The Broncos showed resilience on multiple occasions — after the 0-2 start, after the crushing loss to Kansas City and after losing in Weeks 16 and 17 in frustrating fashion.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
Marsters represented yet another love object for Buffy, and yet another crush for Dawn, but his relationship with Dawn took on a unique, fatherly dimension that won the hearts of fans.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
There was speculation that the Cybertruck seized in Greater Manchester could be crushed.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The Broncos showed resilience on multiple occasions — after the 0-2 start, after the crushing loss to Kansas City and after losing in Weeks 16 and 17 in frustrating fashion.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
The late-night bashes offer A-listers, auteurs and glitterati the chance to fully relax without the crush of press lines, cameras and quote requests.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
Marsters represented yet another love object for Buffy, and yet another crush for Dawn, but his relationship with Dawn took on a unique, fatherly dimension that won the hearts of fans.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crush
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If meat isn’t on the menu, this handy tool can mix and mash up other foods, including fruits for jam.—
Amber Guetebier,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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No new monsters, no new weapons, just more mazes to mash through.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Hearing that others experienced the same symptom for a period helped quell her frenzy.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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To further soothe and calm the eye area, ginger and Centella Asiatica (known as cica) help quell inflammation.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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Which country can field the best fiber-optic drones, and fastest, should have the edge as Russia’s wider war on Ukraine grinds into its fourth year.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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It’s certified organic by the JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards), which is recognized by the USDA, and it’s produced and ground into powder in Kagoshima, Japan.—
Lauryn Jiles,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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This data stored across multiple cloud environments, on-premises systems and SaaS applications has overwhelmed traditional classification methods.—
Asaf Kochan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The threat on European alcohol overwhelmed the positive inflation news.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
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Goldman Sachs previously estimated these tariffs could push inflation up by 1 percent while squeezing U.S. company profits and provoking retaliatory measures from other countries.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Instead of mechanical rollers, this mask uses inflating and deflating mechanisms to gently squeeze around your eyes and temples, creating a rhythmic, pulse-like massage.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The train car was crammed with people sitting on the lower and upper berths, squatting in the aisles, and crowding the vestibule leading to the toilets, and this might have been the reason that Ganesh Rajwar was sitting in the open doorway, his feet on the metal stairs.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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That's because, in collaboration with Vapor Propulsion Labs (VPL) – the North American distributor for Bosch – the team had to come up with a unique way to cram the Performance Line SX motor into the frame.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
7 Mar. 2025
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The bride and groom also congratulated and lovingly hugged the couple.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Select dresses, such as sheath and shift dresses, that hang straight off your shoulders and don’t hug too tightly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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This shift means more opportunities for students to pursue their passions and build meaningful careers.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Crush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crush. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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