crushing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of crushingnext
as in overwhelming

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crushing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of crush
1
as in mashing
to cause to become a pulpy mass dark-colored grapes that will be crushed to make red wine

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2
as in quelling
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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3
as in grinding
to reduce to fine particles crushed the baby's medicine tablet and mixed it with applesauce

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4
as in devastating
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress the terrible news of her death simply crushed the entire family

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5
as in squeezing
to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of after crushing the grapes, let the skins soak in the juice in order to extract some color

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6
as in cramming
to fit (people or things) into a tight space the desperate refugees were crushed into the back of the truck

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7
as in hugging
to put one's arms around and press tightly she tearfully crushed the child to her breast

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crushing
  1. overwhelming
  2. grinding
  3. painful
  4. suppressing
  5. pounding
  6. unacceptable
  7. beating
  8. loading
Adjective
  • The first feeling of entering the cathedral can be overwhelming, as the crowds are so big and the architecture seems so cavernous and complex.
    Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The region is spoiled for choice that can, at times, be overwhelming.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of overwhelming
Verb
  • Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine since 2022 has sucked in manpower and resources.
    Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The drink was made by grinding up cocoa seeds.
    Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of grinding
Adjective
  • Survivor: Thailand The fake merge and brutal last challenge — where the final three had to hold coins between their fingers in a crazy painful pose — keep this dud out of the bottom spot.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Her symptoms were pretty challenging—a series of painful nodules that needed to be lanced and drained.
    Julia Ries, SELF, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of painful
Verb
  • In this way, Bon upends conventional thought to ask what if concrete infrastructure supports nature rather than suppressing it?
    Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • This legislation would ensure defendants can quickly end meritless, speech-suppressing lawsuits in federal court and recover their legal costs.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of suppressing
Verb
  • But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.
    Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.
    Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of pounding
Adjective
  • This time difference is unacceptable and the cause of many breaches.
    Austin Gadient, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • During Tuesday’s meeting, board members agreed that Morris’ remark was unacceptable.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of unacceptable
Verb
  • Last World Cup in Qatar was won by Lionel Messi’s Argentina, beating France in the final.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Palo Alto’s business is doing well — the company reported expectations-beating results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter, raised full year guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split occurring later this month, according to Investopedia.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of beating
Verb
  • The students were seen on security footage from November 11 loading the refrigerators into their vehicles.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Very often, a gunner isn't sure about exactly which ammunition will be needed on a particular mission, so erring on the side of caution means loading up with more than one kind in the feed belt, just in case an armor-piercing round is needed instead of shrapnel.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of loading
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