crush-proof

adjective

Definition of crush-proofnext
as in resistant

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crush-proof
  1. resistant
  2. sturdy
  3. tempered
  4. tough
  5. compressed
  6. sound
Adjective
  • 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
  • While Queen seemed resistant to the crowd’s raucous support of the home team, Willard seemed to acknowledge that the first away game from Xfinity Center in College Park not involving a neutral venue impacted the players.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of resistant
Adjective
  • The finish of this stylish little drive is incredibly sturdy and the overall package is small enough to slip into a pocket.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Chords have cultural identities attached to them: major triads are bright, minor triads are gloomy, perfect fifths are sturdy, tritones and semitones are unsettling.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of sturdy
Adjective
  • 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
  • Not everyone is convinced that Trump, known for a lifetime of inflammatory words on race, immigration and more, will be able to sustain a tempered tone, despite its potential value in reaching some voters who have been put off by his rhetoric.
    Susan Page, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024
Definition of tempered
Adjective
  • In a time when people approach political, social and economic issues with a different set of information and fake news is rampant, the best way to do that is to approach tough conversations with stories rather than facts.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The clients’ storefronts are positioned to succeed in a sometimes tough marketplace by focusing on exclusivity and quality.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • The shift to a four-day workweek has sparked growing interest in the West, where some companies are beginning to explore compressed hours as a way to attract talent seeking better work-life balance.
    Chris Lau, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the compressed calendar, Ohashi expects the strong performance to continue through December.
    David Moin, WWD, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of compressed
Adjective
  • Plus, keeping that data safe is also a sound investment play for the new year.
    Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Professor Lee aimed to push the boundaries of sound technology, focusing on the intersection of psychoacoustics and immersive audio so that anyone could experience high-quality audio.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of sound
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crushing

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crust

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