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as in breakdown
a mental or nervous collapse
a crack-up required him to take a year off from work
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as in collision
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
two people were injured in a serious crack-up on the interstate
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as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
that sports car isn't all it's cracked up to be
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as in to blow up
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
the movie is being cracked up as the blockbuster of the summer
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
try not to crack up at your own punch lines—it's funnier if you keep a straight face
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Recent Examples of crack-up
Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
For job seekers and their families and friends, navigating this white collar crack-up can no longer mean looking to the federal or state government for a new government program, department, or benefit.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
Is tofu all it's cracked up to be?
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
By the end of 1857, no one knew the crack-up of the Union was coming in three years, or that the nation would be in a civil war in four, but the portents were bleak.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
For job seekers and their families and friends, navigating this white collar crack-up can no longer mean looking to the federal or state government for a new government program, department, or benefit.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Grace’s life starts to crack up and fall apart, and that is, of course, part of the adventure of being young and irresponsible.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
Is tofu all it's cracked up to be?
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crack-up
Noun
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The technical breakdown Based on price chart analysis, the overall technical picture for gold remains weak.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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The real issue is the breakdown of the relationship and your feelings about that deserve to be heard clearly.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Davis suffered severe trauma to her head and body as a result of the collision and was transferred to Mount Sinai West Hospital.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The fatal collision between a snowplow and a pedestrian at one of the nation’s busiest airports highlights the dangers posed during severe winter conditions, especially for those who work or travel in environments where heavy equipment operates.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Smart praised Florida's roster during an interview with ESPN's SEC Nation after Saturday night's championship victory over Alabama.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Lopez, who created Roy's 2014 Met Gala gown, said that Solange was offended after Jay-Z praised the dress.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Slim down the bodice a bit and blow up those sleeves.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 July 2025
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The goal of the show was to blow up 500 pounds of ammonium nitrate to knock the socks off a mannequin positioned near the explosion.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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When Mehta appeared on camera bouncing her newborn in her lap, that professor started laughing sympathetically.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
8 Dec. 2025
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The When Calls the Heart star took the mishap in stride, laughing it off as Hager called for the production crew to rectify the situation.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Police believe they were both properly restrained at the time of the crash.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Both crash to the floor with a loud clatter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In a statement, SAG-AFTRA national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland applauded the hosts on their organizing drive.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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While Ghalenoei sat by himself in the dugout, his players gathered together and walked around the field applauding their remaining thousands of flag-shaking, roaring fans.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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But many cheap phone plans strip out hotspot support to undercut other services’ advertised rates.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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It could be advertised as a sculpting facial, contouring massage or lymphatic facial massage.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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“Crack-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crack-up. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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