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
Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Dry winter air can leave you with cracked, peeling skin, gritty eyes, and a scratchy throat.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Herders travel over the parched, cracked earth as far as 200 kilometers to Sanqotor village, which has a rare well with water.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Check for cracked or charred wires, as well as burn marks or holes on the blanket, says Evan Jones, representative from Electrical Safety Foundation International.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Dry winter air can leave you with cracked, peeling skin, gritty eyes, and a scratchy throat.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Repair Or Replace Damaged Parts Replace any boards or beams that are structurally damaged, cracked or split, rotten, or severely splintered.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Herders travel over the parched, cracked earth as far as 200 kilometers to Sanqotor village, which has a rare well with water.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cracked
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William Atherton’s Jerry Hathaway—the money-hungry mad king behind Project Crossbow—is unfortunately medium plausible.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Kimi and Margo go at each other at the picnic, and now Margo is mad at Mark.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Oracle — Shares of the cloud platform provider popped more than 9% as Oracle touted some of its artificial intelligence capabilities at its Customer Edge Summit .—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Giants chased Bassitt from the game in the top of the fifth but failed to score when Rafael Devers popped up with two outs and runners on second and third against Wolfram.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Oil prices are likely to remain well above their levels prior to the Iran war, the consequences of which have choked global supply for the foreseeable future.—
Mike Sheen,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The woman, Lonna Drewes, said at a news conference yesterday that Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her in in a California hotel room.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kinsella was excited for Yates’ voice to be an easter egg—one of many voices to be deciphered by fans among a scream-singing chorus.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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The female singers particularly knocked it out of the ballpark; both deserve record deals or Broadway roles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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One day, two undercover detectives with the Everett Police Department knocked on his door, introducing themselves as researchers with the gum industry, according to court records.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hungary's economic crisis won't be solved alone by these funds, Darvas said, but by complying with EU regulations, the new government will signal that the country is a stable place for investments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The case, which has not been solved, captured weeks of international attention, and the Pima County Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Chris Nanos continue to face heat for their handling of the probe.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Courts also accord high deference to arbitration decisions and require extraordinary findings to vacate an arbitration award, meaning arbitration decisions are normally not disturbed or challenged.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Peale was especially disturbed by Kennedy’s prospects.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Philip Seymour Hoffman played him on Broadway as a near-psychotic, his philandering very much to blame for the fall of his elder son, Biff.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Less commonly, some people experience psychotic symptoms, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, paranoia, confusion or emotional distress.—
Hollis Karoly,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Cracked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cracked. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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