crusher

noun

Definition of crushernext
as in clincher
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming the crusher was that we would be out of town that weekend in any event

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  1. clincher
  2. coup de grace
  3. factor
  4. topper
  5. capper
  6. determinant
Noun
  • The clincher really might be the Bills losing to one of the NFL’s worst teams without him yesterday.
    Chris Branch, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • But while Edmonton’s WCF clincher was flawed, their win in Dallas in the pivotal Game 5 was anything but.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 June 2024
Definition of clincher
Noun
  • Swift, in particular, likes to pair oversized Chiefs merch with miniskirts and loafers, and finishes her look off with a signature red lipstick, the coup de grace of Kansas City football representation, in our opinion.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The campaign’s coup de grace was a 270-inflatable dragon coiled around the Empire State Building.
    Todd Longwell, Variety, 25 Sep. 2024
Definition of coup de grace
Noun
  • But when asked about the offensive line and the league-leading 68 sacks Williams took, Poles also noted Williams’ responsibility in that number, among several other factors.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
  • But, beyond that, most of the other factors are uncertain.
    John Timmer, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of factor
Noun
  • Burnett deliberately stayed away from the trend of pairing veteran artists with a raft of current pop chart toppers to appeal to the broadest possible audience.
    Melinda Newman, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Bridal tiaras may be less popular than in decades past, but the new guard of regal toppers is designed (and destined) to command attention.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of topper
Noun
  • Though the final does not count toward league standings for either team, Milwaukee’s championship run puts a capper on an impressive early season turnaround.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The Last Dance is set to continue the franchise's reign, with early reactions hailing the picture as supremely entertaining and the perfect trilogy capper.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of capper
Noun
  • These patients already have different social determinants of health like proximity to care and the consequences of implicit bias.
    Susan Rinkunas, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Another more than $200 million will be invested in hospital and outpatient programs and services designed in part to address social determinants of health such as expanding access to healthy foods, housing, transportation and prescription drugs.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of determinant
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