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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Noun
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With tension mounting, teammate Gavin Ormsby delivered the championship clincher—his final shot sailed past the defense, securing victory and gold for Del Mar. Braxton’s remarkable saves earned him MVP honors.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025 -
This final question is the clincher that even my most decision averse clients answer without pause.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The coup de grace came when fans pointed out that the Audio-Animatronic of Walt looks uncannily like Mike Lindell, staunch supporter of President Donald Trump and chief executive of pillow manufacturing company My Pillow.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Israel softened up the target; America delivered the coup de grace.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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All these factors combined pointed to one likely explanation.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Even though Singapore's inflation has recently cooled to a four-year low, the country still has one of the highest costs of living, according to multiple surveys, due to structural factors like expensive housing and import costs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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The 17-inch deep pockets are true to size to cover her mattress topper and bed, and the appearance is synonymous with sumptuous bedding.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Aug. 2025
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Tuft & Needle’s mattresses are up to 27% off, with a 20% sale on select furniture like bed frames and other accessories, such as travel pillows, plush mattress toppers, and quilts, many available in a soft and easily washable jersey fabric.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
18 Aug. 2025
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Bobby and Connie’s first steps into official coupledom, however, puts a satisfying capper on their reunion arc this season, and leaves me very excited for where these two go next.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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His film isn’t bitter about matters of the heart or intended to be a damning indictment on the hazards of relationships — as is evident by an ingenious closing scene, a perfect capper to the this sly metaphorical-rich genre film.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
31 July 2025
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However, FQHCs excel in community trust, long-term patient engagement and navigating complex social determinants of health.—
Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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One important determinant is whether the AI is still resorting to human-like language and not necessarily patterning on human reasoning.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Crusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusher. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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