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 legal and regulatory environment can be overwhelming, with varying rules at the federal, state and local levels.
    Sahit Muja, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Her voice, coming from deep within, was overwhelming, expressing various personalities.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of overwhelming
Verb
  • In a slow, grinding 3-2 Leafs win, Matthews carried the offensive load with a goal, a primary assist and flashes of dominant play reminiscent of his games last season.
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Grindstones are thick disks of stone — often sandstone — used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing metal objects, or for milling grains into flour.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of grinding
Adjective
  • The camera stays close, capturing painful moments (Jaouad in the hospital), sweetness (exchanging wedding rings made of green twist ties), and most of all, Batiste's incredible passion.
    Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Despite the painful setback, Strowman powered through the match and emerged victorious, solidifying his reputation for resilience.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of painful
Verb
  • Ice protects fish eggs by suppressing winds and waves that can stir up the sediment, reducing the number of fish that hatch in the spring.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • His approach promises a more collaborative regulatory framework, fostering innovation rather than suppressing it.
    Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of suppressing
Verb
  • The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of pounding
Adjective
  • The section says that Amazon believes in creating a diverse and inclusive company and that inequitable treatment of anyone is unacceptable.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
  • One glaring weakness Poles probably spent too much time talking about Williams’ role in the unacceptable number of sacks.
    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of unacceptable
Verb
  • As the run progresses, players will earn money by beating rounds (called Blinds) which can be used to purchase Jokers (permanent modifiers and multipliers), Tarot cards (one-time use effects), and Planet cards (poker hand level ups).
    Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Falcons own the tiebreaker over the Bucs after beating them twice this season with Cousins leading the way.
    Terence Moore, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of beating
Verb
  • In the driveway of a rundown house, two soldiers work quickly under the glow of headlamps, loading weapons from a shed into the back of a battered truck.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Court records show Corcoran asked Nieto's then 7-year-old daughter Melanie to stay in an upstairs bedroom before loading a rifle, a Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic, and going to the living room, where his brother and his friends were watching TV.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of loading
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