1
as in applauds
to declare enthusiastic approval of
that sports car isn't all it's cracked up to be
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2
as in announces
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
the movie is being cracked up as the blockbuster of the summer
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3
as in laughs
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 Synonyms for cracks up
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But there are clearly no hard feelings, as the three actresses hug and marvel while the crowd applauds.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025 -
Both get up and the winner raises the arm of the loser and applauds him briefly in a sign of respect.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Gabby perkily announces, sounding like a motivational coach at a weight-loss seminar.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Every Sunday, the chain announces a new collection of cookie flavors, which are only sold for one week.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Everything with the Kings or NHL is ‘Dadda, dadda,’ Andrews laughs.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
23 Sep. 2025
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When they’re done, a ride on the ferris wheel, laughs at the Irvine Improv, Dave & Buster’s or the challenge of The Escape Game is nearby.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Willmore praises Anderson for his adaptation of Pynchon’s novel and for dragging the work into the 21st century, as well as the action in the film, comparing it to Terminator 2.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Communications Commission chair praises Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show being pulled.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Carol originally hails from Canada, but currently lives in Florida.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Zayu hails from southern Mexico’s jungles and represents the nation’s rich heritage.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Eric Fisher chuckles over the phone at the mention of the two World Championship finals.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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With each successive exchange, the replying chorus added another member, until the air was filled with a continuous melody of bugles, grunts, cow/calf calls, whistles and chuckles.—
Jim Tschetter,
Outdoor Life,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The new $106 million Nike man totally blows up a Titans run to start the game.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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But if this blows up in Utah’s face in two or three years … oy.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Violet Florence Floral Throw Pillow A few extra throw pillows are a must during the fall season—and nothing screams autumn like botanical accents.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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Focusing solely on the weak link generated screams that delighted the whole pack of friends and family.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Cracks up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cracks%20up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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