as in mad
unable to think in a clear or sensible way
Are you completely cracked?
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as in choked
to yield to mental or emotional stress
after hours of tough questioning the suspect finally cracked and blurted out a confession
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as in deciphered
to change (as a secret message) from code into ordinary language
the United States military used the Navajo language as a code during World War II, and the enemy never cracked it
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as in knocked
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
cracked the bow of the ship with a champagne bottle
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as in solved
to find an answer for through reasoning
I've been mulling this riddle, but I just can't crack it
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as in disturbed
to cause to go insane or as if insane
cracked by years in solitary confinement, the prisoner could only maunder incoherently
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Recent Examples of cracked
Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Its crew saved it, in part, by using heavy steel cables to tie cracked portions of the ship’s superstructure together.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The tank cracked by chance, relieving pressure and eventually allowing residents to return home after the temperature remained stable without intervention.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
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Adjective
One commenter showed blueberry-sized hail in Lee’s Summit, another showed a cracked windshield from hail in Bethany, Missouri.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Its crew saved it, in part, by using heavy steel cables to tie cracked portions of the ship’s superstructure together.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Starodubtseva cracked open the tiebreak by lacing a crosscourt forehand right into the corner of the court.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The tank cracked by chance, relieving pressure and eventually allowing residents to return home after the temperature remained stable without intervention.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cracked
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Captain Ahab went mad in his vengeful search for Moby Dick.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Standing at 6 feet 8 inches in heels, Evans towers above cast members including Stephanie Hsu, Juliette Lewis, Harvey Guillén and more, as the mad scientist and head of a paranormal household that has welcomed in two hapless strangers during a rainstorm.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
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Taylor Morrison shares popped 22% on the deal Monday.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Then, some mysterious billboards popped up on Friday, May 29.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
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According to court documents, witnesses told police Reyes lunged at the flight attendant, grabbed him by the head and choked him – which prompted passengers and another flight attendant to restrain Reyes with flex cuffs and seatbelt extenders.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The ongoing Iran war has choked global oil supplies, driving up carriers' operating costs.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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As a preface, the conclusion here, deciphered from the scene by this author, was a plea for Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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By slow degrees, Philip’s story shifts to accommodate the incontrovertible evidence of IP addresses and deciphered cryptography and Lucy struggles to keep up, let alone understand.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The committee’s volunteers knocked on more than 32,000 doors, made more than 50,000 calls and distributed more than 1,200 yard signs, according to Andrew Kim from the Yes on Measure V Davis ground team.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Arizona State upset Texas in the first game, as Kavan was uncharacteristically knocked around for eight hits and three earned runs across five innings.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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To billionaire and gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer, every problem can be solved by a tax increase.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Sun Drop’s significance While more hearings, investigation and perhaps a trial must play out before the Sun Drop killings are solved, Talbert’s arrest is the first real development and chance at closure for the victims’ families and the town of Concord.—
Julia Coin
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Charges against the ambulance thief — who was emotionally disturbed, according to a police source — were pending Thursday.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Shaina was fascinated by Greek mythology but disturbed by the concept of other Gods.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Mary, our thirtysomething narrator, has recently boomeranged back to her hometown (York) after experiencing a break with reality that may or may not be psychotic.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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In March 2023, Abdulai was assaulted by an inmate during a psychotic episode.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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“Cracked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cracked. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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