crush-proof

adjective

Definition of crush-proofnext
as in resistant

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  1. resistant
  2. sturdy
  3. tempered
  4. tough
  5. compressed
  6. sound
Adjective
  • Sometimes, fluoride also switches the substances in the tooth surface, swapping minerals with more resilient replacements, making teeth more resistant to demineralization.
    Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Yet focusing solely on these metrics misses a profound shift that Forbes' 2024 list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women reveals: while the established hierarchies remain resistant to change, women are increasingly controlling the critical intersections where industries transform.
    Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of resistant
Adjective
  • Rows of sturdy two- and three-story flats stand at attention on countless streets.
    Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
  • During renovation work, the men’s first team have been moved into the women’s building, with the women housed in a temporary — but sturdy — portable cabin, and the Graduate Lounge has been turned into the academy and women’s teams’ canteen.
    Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of sturdy
Adjective
  • The quality of this build is in plain view through the tempered glass panel, with its top-of-the-line components showcasing the latest technology.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Find it on Amazon These Glass Coffee Tables Is Built to Last Made from durable, tempered glass, this funky side table is going to look fantastic in your living room or even next to your bed.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024
Definition of tempered
Adjective
  • Resolutions often fail due to an all-or-nothing mindset full of tough self-criticism.
    Jane Hanson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Rempe became a fan favorite in New York as a rookie last season, making a name for himself around the NHL by fighting the league's biggest and toughest stalwarts.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • The compressed chronology also turns patients into recurring characters.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
  • These are expensive and require drones with folding wings and a supply of compressed air or other propellent to launch them.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of compressed
Adjective
  • The curtain in front of the shelf removes visual distraction and can also be used as a form of sound insulation, creating a space that is more peaceful and quiet.
    Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
  • That’s also when the 60-year-old Cinema Audio Society will present its 2025 Filmmaker Award to Denis Villeneuve, and sound mixer Tod A. Maitland will pick up the Career Achievement Award.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of sound
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crushing

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crust

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