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as in quells
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
the government is doing everything to crush the latest guerrilla uprising
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as in grinds
to reduce to fine particles
crushed the baby's medicine tablet and mixed it with applesauce
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as in overwhelms
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
the terrible news of her death simply crushed the entire family
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as in hugs
to put one's arms around and press tightly
she tearfully crushed the child to her breast
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as in passions
a strong but often short-lived liking for another person
fondly remembers the crush that she had on a boy one summer long ago
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as in swarms
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
the huge crush in the store must have far exceeded safety limits
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crushes
Verb
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The Argentine capital overwhelms the senses.—
Allie Lazar,
Saveur,
11 Dec. 2024 -
Multitasking neutralizes efficiency, overwhelms your brain and causes fractured thinking and brain fatigue.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The phrase embodies a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, employee well-being, and the freedom to pursue personal passions alongside professional responsibilities.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The story instead deals with running the shop, meeting interesting customers and learning about their passions and plights.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Magnetic swarms assemble Scientists are increasingly studying how robot swarms can collectively achieve goals, drawing inspiration from ants that work together to bridge gaps or form rafts to survive floods.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Dec. 2024
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Mueller says that's where the robots come in – swarms of them.—
Kira Wakeam,
NPR,
16 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Does anyone really care whether Tesla beats and raises?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2025
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Nothing beats the idea of inclusion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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With Barcelona booming these days, locals’ displeasure over hordes of visitors clomping around town has made lots of news.—
John Oseid,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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There are now hordes of straight women on every continent who have become fans of mine—I’ve been shown the chat rooms and the TikTok comments by my team.—
Remy Blumenfeld,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Dec. 2024
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“Crushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crushes. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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