crashed

past tense of crash
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as in pushed
to force one's way fleeing animals crashed through the forest

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of crashed Germany crashed out of the tournament in a shock Round of 32 defeat to underdog Paraguay after a dramatic penalty shootout. Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 Multiple people were injured, including one critically, after a seaplane with 11 people aboard, crashed off the coast of Washington state, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and local authorities. Abc News, ABC News, 23 July 2026 When Barrett got to the corner of Elder Creek and Bradshaw roads, an eyewitness pointed out that one of the vehicles had crashed into a tree, and was lodged several feet off the ground, covered in tree branches, the court document said. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 In Orange County, prosecutors filed charges against the mother of a 14-year-old riding an electric motorcycle who allegedly crashed into an 81-year-old man, killing him. Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 The Kon-Tiki crashed into a coral reef in the Tuamotu Islands after carrying Thor Heyerdahl and his five-member crew more than 4,000 miles from Peru. USA Today, 21 July 2026 This week, Tesla reported that an unsupervised robotaxi crashed into a tree stump while being remotely operated. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 July 2026 Singh crashed into seven other vehicles — three semi-trucks, two pickup trucks and two cars — killing three people, NBC4 Los Angeles stated. Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Holland also crashed Bernthal’s red carpet interview with Extra, hugging the Walking Dead alum from behind. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crashed
Verb
  • Ashley’s leg was shattered and the couple’s daughter was in a neck brace for months.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • If this tissue is shattered, all of the microbes inside of it spread into the water and change the nutrient composition.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • The Malibu then crossed back over the highway and collided with a concrete barrier in the median, state police said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
  • The fivesome’s vehicle collided with the back of a trailer truck, killing all three adults instantly; the kids, meanwhile, suffered minor injuries.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Stacy co-sponsored a controversial bill that ultimately died in 2023, HB 419, which sought to ban gender transition procedures, hormones and puberty blockers for minors.
    Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • One of the victims died at the hospital, Seattle Police Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis said in a news briefing late Sunday.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • President Joe Biden successfully pushed to move South Carolin a to the front of Democrats' 2024 calendar after the state revived his struggling 2020 presidential campaign.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • Why the Navy is investing in counter-UUV capability The proliferation of UUVs among potential adversaries has pushed undersea autonomous threat response up the Navies priority list.
    Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • But the traps that felled Starmer lurk in most issues Burnham must tackle.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Spain came into the game unbeaten in 36 games and took the lead from the penalty spot when Lucas Digne swung a leg without looking and felled Lamine Yamal.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Now retired, the couple enjoys constant global travel, utilizing both commercial and private aviation.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Schreiber retired Tigers outfielder James Outman to end the inning.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • While much of Plaza Midwood sat without power for days, the store stayed open, with neighbors flocking there for supplies, conversation and a sense of normalcy.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • Moore stayed to help with the process of constructing next season’s roster and schedule, as Hurley wanted stability with the offseason shortened by another Final Four run.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • And then, suddenly, a male orca soared into view, belly up, and smashed his head into the dead fish.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
  • Beyond shooting incidents, a recent American Civil Liberties Union report found dozens of incidents across eight states since January 2025 where immigration officers rammed into people's cars, smashed vehicle windows and struck people with cars.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 22 July 2026

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“Crashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crashed. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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