as in oppressed
suffering grave abuse or injustice at the hands of one in authority
a tyrant seemingly untroubled by the crushed masses that he left in his wake
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as in suppressed
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 pounded
to reduce to fine particles
crushed the baby's medicine tablet and mixed it with applesauce
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as in overwhelmed
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 stuffed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
the desperate refugees were crushed into the back of the truck
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as in hugged
to put one's arms around and press tightly
she tearfully crushed the child to her breast
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Recent Examples of crushed
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
To appeal to the masses this one includes cheese dip and crushed croutons.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Add the crushed tomatoes, broth, tomato paste and brown sugar and bring to a boil.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Top with more crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
It's loaded with protein and is thickened slightly with crushed tortilla chips and starch from the beans, so it’s guaranteed to satisfy without weighing you down.
—Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Add some crunch with crushed tortilla chips.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
For her shopping spree, the fashion and beauty mogul layered the vintage outerwear over a taupe corset rendered in crushed velvet.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Jan. 2026
Add crushed and diced tomatoes, return sausage to the skillet.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
When Heathcliff, a foundling, discovers that Cathy Earnshaw, the daughter of the impoverished Yorkshire lord who’s taken him in, has played a prank on him by putting eggs in his beds to be crushed, the boy plunges his fingers into the slippery puddle of yolk and albumen left behind.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Sunday afternoon’s contest between the two teams was a representation of those two drastically different approaches, as the Heat (28-26) crushed the tanking Wizards 132-101 at Capital One Arena.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
During the robbery, the crown was crushed and four of its palmettes were detached, the museum said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Fresh marigold leaves were rinsed, chopped, crushed, centrifuged, filtered, and evaporated.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
That is the day an employee, Josué Deo Tiquiram Sam, a migrant from Guatemala, had his head crushed while he was ordered to do repair work on the roughly 1,500-pound tail loader on a soil screener unit at the company’s property.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Advanced Micro Devices stock was getting crushed — down more than 16% despite a beat and raise.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Add 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings, and 8 garlic cloves, crushed, and cook, stirring often, until softened and light golden around the edges, 3–4 minutes.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Top with crushed peppermints, candy canes, star mints, sprinkles, or any other holiday garnish that suits your fancy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
To appeal to the masses this one includes cheese dip and crushed croutons.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Add the crushed tomatoes, broth, tomato paste and brown sugar and bring to a boil.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Top with more crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
It's loaded with protein and is thickened slightly with crushed tortilla chips and starch from the beans, so it’s guaranteed to satisfy without weighing you down.
—Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Add some crunch with crushed tortilla chips.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
For her shopping spree, the fashion and beauty mogul layered the vintage outerwear over a taupe corset rendered in crushed velvet.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Jan. 2026
Add crushed and diced tomatoes, return sausage to the skillet.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
The result is that all the protons and electrons in the star are crushed into neutrons, and the mass of the incredibly dense object remains comparable to the sun, but the size is comparable to a city, as explained by NASA.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
When Heathcliff, a foundling, discovers that Cathy Earnshaw, the daughter of the impoverished Yorkshire lord who’s taken him in, has played a prank on him by putting eggs in his beds to be crushed, the boy plunges his fingers into the slippery puddle of yolk and albumen left behind.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Sunday afternoon’s contest between the two teams was a representation of those two drastically different approaches, as the Heat (28-26) crushed the tanking Wizards 132-101 at Capital One Arena.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
During the robbery, the crown was crushed and four of its palmettes were detached, the museum said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Fresh marigold leaves were rinsed, chopped, crushed, centrifuged, filtered, and evaporated.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
That is the day an employee, Josué Deo Tiquiram Sam, a migrant from Guatemala, had his head crushed while he was ordered to do repair work on the roughly 1,500-pound tail loader on a soil screener unit at the company’s property.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Advanced Micro Devices stock was getting crushed — down more than 16% despite a beat and raise.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Add 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings, and 8 garlic cloves, crushed, and cook, stirring often, until softened and light golden around the edges, 3–4 minutes.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crushed
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Ethics of risk There are many examples of Christian leaders who have taken on risks out of a religious and moral obligation to provide spiritual care for people in need or advocate for oppressed communities.—
Laura E. Alexander,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2026
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The film is really about being Iranian, growing up in an oppressed religious context, and becoming full of rage and anger and hate and leaving your country for the hope of finding a better life.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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This hearty winter veggie conveniently is always enjoyed cooked—upping beta carotene bioavailability—and is excellent roasted, mashed, or pureed to be added to stews, curries, baked goods, casseroles, pastas, and more.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Grisham mashed last year, and all of the numbers back up that his season was no fluke.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ukraine's air force said Russia launched two missiles and 183 drones into the country overnight, of which 156 drones were shot down or suppressed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Congress was sidelined, independent media was suppressed, and opponents were detained, all under a veneer of legal authority.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Court documents say when the officers tried to leave, Catlett pounded on the hood and kicked the side door of their car.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Searchers looked in backyards, knocked on doors and pounded the pavement.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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This administration hasn't necessarily overwhelmed the health-care experts with good news.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alex Andrews added 12 points and the Cougars overwhelmed the Aztecs inside with Miles, Jacob Allen and Trevor Zenno.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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In an ecosystem squeezed by the brutal economics of streaming and the continuing struggles of the theatrical model, far too many worthy films go unsold and unseen.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Tens of billions of dollars in corporate loans are likely to default over the next year as companies, especially software and data services firms owned by private equity, get squeezed by the AI threat, Mish said in a Wednesday research note.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Step over a moat-spanning drawbridge and through a stone entry gate and you will be transported into a medieval fantasy, with secret rooms, trick mirrors, a full-size musk ox (don’t worry, it’s stuffed) and, of course, dragons.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fat Tuesday to offer traditional handmade paczki stuffed with custard, plum butter, black currant or apricot for $14 for a half dozen.—
Samantha Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hudson turned heads at the The Beverly Hilton red carpet in her off-the-shoulder Erdem silk gown, which hugged her body through the knee and featured an unexpected distressed accent with a raw seam on her neckline and visible stitching on the frayed hem.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bowe hugged her coaches before disappearing off the ice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Crushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crushed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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