as in cappers
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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Recent Examples of crushers
But regulation losses … those are the crushers.
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Beijing's stockpiling Chinese processors of raw soybeans, also known as crushers, pig farmers and feed producers have built up inventories that exceed typical levels, while state reserves have added further cushion.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025
Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Beijing's stockpiling Chinese processors of raw soybeans, also known as crushers, pig farmers and feed producers have built up inventories that exceed typical levels, while state reserves have added further cushion.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crushers
Noun
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But unlike other series cappers, Last Rites didn’t try to be a summation of every demonic threat the duo has ever encountered, instead opting for another familial story by way of 1986’s Smurl haunting in Pennsylvania.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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On March 19, street toppers were removed from the street.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Peeps also lend themselves to DIY projects — cupcake toppers, spring table centerpieces, seasonal s’mores.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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California's Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot said the state identified factors behind price spikes, but stopped short of blaming oil companies for price gouging.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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If an item is resistant to certain factors, it will be listed in the product description.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Daytona will always be big, as will championship clinchers.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Manager Rob Thomson punctuated the Phillies' postseason clinchers over the years with a call-and-response in the clubhouse, asking Realmuto how many more wins were needed to win the World Series.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Another long-standing challenge to physician authority and judgment is the relationship with insurers, which has become one of the most significant determinants of care delivery.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The organization offers a Nurse Family Partnership Program, which consists of weekly home visits from a nurse, and the Guided Journey Program, which focuses on the social determinants of health.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Crushers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crushers. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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