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as in to quell
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 to grind
to reduce to fine particles
crushed the baby's medicine tablet and mixed it with applesauce
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as in to overwhelm
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 to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
she tearfully crushed the child to her breast
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as in swarm
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 crush
Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Bye week bounce-back The bye week allowed UCD players to rest and recover from the crushing 70-10 loss to the Washington Huskies in Seattle, a game the Aggies knew would be a considerably tall order.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
The same is true of Rafi, a 14-year-old who loves to play rough in bucolic surroundings and has a new crush, but also dreams of martyrdom.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
At one job, Lee’s wrist was crushed in a pressing machine, an injury that left him officially designated as disabled.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Bye week bounce-back The bye week allowed UCD players to rest and recover from the crushing 70-10 loss to the Washington Huskies in Seattle, a game the Aggies knew would be a considerably tall order.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
The movie stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette in a story about a hopeless romantic who makes a wish that his long-time crush falls in love with him.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
The same is true of Rafi, a 14-year-old who loves to play rough in bucolic surroundings and has a new crush, but also dreams of martyrdom.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crush
Verb
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Our rendition mashes up both of those concepts into one make-ahead meal-starter.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Their next feature, which again mashes varied cinematic forms and techniques, is Super Delights.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Five people died and 140 police officers were injured before the insurrection was quelled.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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In its way, this was a high occasion of state, an opportunity for the government to make a display of its brisk, sober ability to act, and to quell the unrest that this horrific and very public murder had aroused.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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Use a sieve to sift out any large chunks, and continue to grind until fine.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Vince has an estranged adult daughter; Jake is an absentee father to a young son; Jake is partnered in his restaurant with a big celebrity; both brothers used to be rock stars; a former restaurant employee has an axe to grind with Jake.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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And in moments when a winner did say what was on their mind, the Boys & Girls Club bit overwhelmed them.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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This type of pressure would overwhelm most professionals, yet Nate Bargatze accepted the offer to host the 2025 Emmys.—
Stacey Stratton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My sister looked up at me and ever so gently, with barely perceptible pressure, squeezed my hand.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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If real estate values turn soft in a region, the decline could squeeze a crucial revenue stream for cities, counties, regional agencies and school districts.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead of stripping your skin, the new technology does the opposite, cramming nourishers and moisturizing ingredients into microscopic nano-size droplets that nudge themselves into the nooks and crannies of your skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The approach to town is via a narrow, curly and sometimes vehicle-crammed mountain road.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Takekoshi gradually built on this mission introducing capsule collections of easy-to-approach pieces that could be effortlessly mixed and matched and introducing also more fluid designs as an alternative to Wolford’s renowned body-hugging ones.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Lord John realizing he’s being held at gunpoint; a building burning; Jamie hugging Marsali and Claire tending bees.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hess talked about chess with a sense of gravity that went beyond interest or mere passion; an elegant move or complex position would light him up.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the gridiron and his partnership with Hot Wheels, Wilson continues to build on his passion for inspiring the next generation through his lifestyle brand, 3BRAND.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Crush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crush. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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