1
as in breakdowns
a mental or nervous collapse
a crack-up required him to take a year off from work
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2
as in collisions
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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Noun
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Providers have responded by offering more detailed consultations, treatment breakdowns, and warranty information.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026 -
Coffee giant Starbucks recently dumped an AI tool intended to automate some inventory processes, while Yum is being sued by a Pizza Hut franchisee that alleges an AI system led to operational breakdowns that hurt sales at 100 locations.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Train collisions are relatively rare in Britain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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At least two vehicle collisions involving ICE arrests have been reported in the Chicago area in the last month.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Elmo Fire Department Elmo, an unincorporated community in Kaufman County, requested mutual aid from College Mound and Wills Point due to the number of vehicles involved and additional minor crashes in the eastbound lanes.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The concept was also connected to my fascination with investigations, especially documentary series focused on airplane crashes and aviation mysteries.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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The most wrecks recorded that year were in June, according to the state transportation department.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
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The Discovery Channel got involved in early 2026 and recruited Calvin Mires, a maritime archaeologist for Marine Imaging Technologies, who has worked on many World War II wrecks.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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“Crack-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crack-ups. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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