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as in shattered
to cause to break with violence and much noise
crashed the vase against the wall
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as in collided
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the speeding car crashed into the tree with horrifying results
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as in died
to stop functioning
my computer crashed yet again
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as in fell
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
sales of that phone have crashed since the competing version came out
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as in retired
slang
to go to one's bed in order to sleep
I'm so exhausted that I'm just going to crash as soon as we get home
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as in stayed
slang
to reside as a temporary guest
I'm going to crash at my sister's apartment when I'm in New York
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Recent Examples of crashed
The suspect, later identified as Dylan Charles-Edward Wallace, 28, of Superior, reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle and crashed into the doors of Superior Middle School.
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Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
The chase ended when Dennis crashed into a barrier wall near Northwest 31st Avenue and Northwest Second Street in Lauderhill, the police department said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The boat then crashed into the rock shoreline on the Arizona side of the river before coming to a stop on the California shoreline.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
During their harried getaway, Rodriguez crashed the scooter a few blocks away.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Two Roseville men were killed Tuesday after their high-speed boat crashed on the Colorado River on the California-Arizona border.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Lehman crashed his 2007 Saturn Ion into a fence by the Merrillville Menards.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Spelling's spokesperson told NBC News that a driver, who was allegedly speeding, ran a red light and crashed into her car.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
One suspect alleged to be involved in the kidnapping was arrested when one of the cars fleeing the scene crashed and overturned, according to Iraq's interior ministry.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
The chase ended when Dennis crashed into a barrier wall near Northwest 31st Avenue and Northwest Second Street in Lauderhill, the police department said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The boat then crashed into the rock shoreline on the Arizona side of the river before coming to a stop on the California shoreline.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
During their harried getaway, Rodriguez crashed the scooter a few blocks away.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Two Roseville men were killed Tuesday after their high-speed boat crashed on the Colorado River on the California-Arizona border.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Lehman crashed his 2007 Saturn Ion into a fence by the Merrillville Menards.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Spelling's spokesperson told NBC News that a driver, who was allegedly speeding, ran a red light and crashed into her car.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
One suspect alleged to be involved in the kidnapping was arrested when one of the cars fleeing the scene crashed and overturned, according to Iraq's interior ministry.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crashed
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But the events of late 1957 shattered that perception and focused the attention of American politicians and military officials more sharply on the final frontier.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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And not just broken, but shattered.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bright-eyed and giddy, her 19-year-old and 76-year-old selves collided.—
Shayla Martin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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Washington’s Lucia Di Guglielmo and Tara Rudd collided on a header late in the first half, forcing a delay while they were treated.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Merriweather’s office has dismissed about 106 homicide charges since 2020 — not including charges in which a defendant died, pleaded guilty, or wasn’t mentally competent to stand trial.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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One person has died, and two people are missing after a partial collapse at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage under construction in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood Wednesday.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The confirmation of the 2035 bid, submitted jointly by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, was also pushed back to form part of the same event.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Toronto then pushed their lead into the 20s early in the fourth.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Shell, now felled from his presidency of Paramount, is living proof.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Floorboards were milled from walnut trees felled at a construction site in North Carolina.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 Apr. 2026
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After a one-season stint in Italy, Cooper retired from playing and joined the Lakers as an assistant coach in 1994, kick-starting a long and successful coaching career.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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With a banking career spanning almost 30 years, Gentry retired as executive vice president of corporate planning and strategy.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Despite mortgage rates rising above 6 percent, unsettled financial markets, and nearly 10 percent more new inventory since February, buyers stayed confident, according to the March report from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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At that time, Ferrell’s female companion ran to the bathroom and stayed there for 15 minutes.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Queta smashed those lukewarm expectations, emerging as not just a viable starter, but a true difference-maker.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The two nights reportedly smashed venue records, grossing $33 million and placing him at the top of the list of potential global touring acts in the coming year.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Crashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crashed. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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