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verb

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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
Noun
Despite their differences on policy, there is little reason to expect a crack-up between the Hungarian and American right in the near future. Emily Tamkin, The New Republic, 22 Sep. 2023 The movie tracks Carl’s descent, his crack-up, and his slow waking up to reality. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2023
Verb
The 70-year-old Today show weatherman couldn’t stop cracking up during a shopping segment on the Friday, May 23 episode of the NBC morning show. Rachel McRady, People.com, 23 May 2025 In outtakes from a video promoting Mulaney's episode, the Everybody's Live star cracks up multiple times at Johnson's Bob Dylan impression. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for crack-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crack-up
Noun
  • Guinness World Records did not provide a breakdown when contacted by The Athletic.
    Will Jeanes, New York Times, 20 June 2025
  • Period Products 101: A simple breakdown of what's what to help find the best product for you.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision, the CHP said.
    Harry Harris, Mercury News, 24 June 2025
  • Robledo was involved in a collision with a patrol car shortly before 6:15 a.m. near Olympic Parkway and Windingwalk Street.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • The viral TikTok video has amassed over 1,000 comments already, as many social-media users praised the adorable bond that Peach and Bear have.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
  • Sonko also praised China in his statement on Friday.
    Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • He’s also spoken out about death threats amid an NYPD hate crimes investigation into allegations that a man threatened to blow up his car.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
  • One of those blew up on its landing attempt while another was purposefully expended to get its payload to a higher orbital insertion.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Everyone’s singing, dancing, looking at each other, and laughing.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
  • The two cracked up laughing, and not about how Ohtani was swinging the bat.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Detaching parts may pose a hazard to other road users and increase the risk of crashes, according to the NHTSA report.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • Angelina Cesena, 39, of Bella Vista was identified as the driver of the vehicle, and she was taken to Mercy Bella Vista by ambulance after the crash, according to the release.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Despite Democratic skepticism, nearly all Republicans have applauded Trump's decision to strike Iran.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
  • Tucker stepped out of the batter’s box to tip his helmet toward both a roaring crowd and the applauding Astros dugout.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Some companies don’t advertise their job openings, so ask around.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Accredited veterans service organizations such as the VFW or the Legion will help vets free of charge, but private companies are advertising and posting online, trying to get vets to pay them for the same service.
    Quil Lawrence, NPR, 26 June 2025

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“Crack-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crack-up. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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