crack-ups

noun

plural of crack-up
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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  1. breakdowns
  2. collisions
  3. nervous breakdowns
  4. crashes
  5. wrecks
Noun
  • That’s what Catalan newspaper SPORT reported earlier on Thursday morning, before The Athletic and Romano published their own breakdowns.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As air conditioning breakdowns grow more common and repair companies face packed schedules, many homeowners are eager to get their cooling restored as quickly — and as inexpensively — as possible.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of breakdowns
Noun
  • Unintentional collisions are fewer in number, as are rocket stages, but are not unprecedented.
    — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Spotting this behavior early can cut down on the risk of future collisions.
    — Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of collisions
Noun
  • Some people in Caracas and surrounding areas suffered nervous breakdowns following the events of Wednesday afternoon, compounded by warnings that their homes might collapse.
    — Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Definition of nervous breakdowns
Noun
  • The latest incident comes amid a string of deadly crashes this summer involving children accused of stealing vehicles.
    — Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The rampage caused more property damage, additional crashes between other vehicles and ultimately injuries to three people who were treated at a hospital.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of crashes
Noun
  • The dramatic reappearance of the rusting wrecks has become one of the most striking visual reminders of both Europe’s wartime history and the severe drought currently gripping much of the continent.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At least 20 World War II wrecks of various sizes are now visible to the naked eye from the banks of Prahovo.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of wrecks
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“Crack-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crack-ups. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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