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as in collisions
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
the fiery crash of two jumbo jet airplanes in midair
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as in collapses
a falling short of one's goals
refused to be discouraged by the crash of her hairdressing business
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as in booms
a loud explosive sound
the crash of cymbals
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as in impacts
a forceful coming together of two things
a story about the crash of two alien cultures and the unfortunate consequences
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as in smashes
to cause to break with violence and much noise
crashed the vase against the wall
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as in bumps
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the speeding car crashed into the tree with horrifying results
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as in dies
to stop functioning
my computer crashed yet again
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as in falls
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 retires
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 stays
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 crashes
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Kimi Antonelli won a dramatic Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his championship lead to a commanding 66 points after a race twice interrupted by crashes and a red flag.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Besides Sophie, four other Lakeside students were killed in vehicle crashes that year.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Where does Pittsburgh have the most crashes, and how many were there in 2025?
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Similar bus crashes in Baltimore A similar situation played out in March.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Both earlier crashes were reportedly linked to drivers running red lights, heightening concerns among local residents about safety at the intersection, the outlet reported.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The project aimed to decrease the number of crashes between Broadway and Grand boulevards on Southwest Boulevard and 19th Street.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The natural acids in kombucha may help slow the rate at which your body absorbs sugar from meals, preventing sharp blood sugar spikes and crashes, according to Dominguez.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
Pay attention to when your energy crashes in the afternoon.
—William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crashes about 80 new cars annually to identify safety flaws.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Josh Hart crashes the glass and initiates inside action far beyond his 6-foot-5 frame.
—Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Illinois State Police have reported nine Scott's Law crashes so far on Illinois highways in 2026.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Chip manufacturers are conservative about increasing production since they may be left holding the bill if demand crashes in the future.
—Rakesh Kumar, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Fatal bicycle crashes in recent years have heightened concerns among bike safety advocates about the need for improved bicycle safety infrastructure in the south and southwest suburban region.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Nate crashes the car while distracted during school drop-off!
—Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 27 May 2026
Noun
Many are now discovering in their late 60s and early 70s that the script did not account for a 90‑plus lifespan or for the cumulative effects of wage stagnation, market crashes, and runaway medical costs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Kimi Antonelli won a dramatic Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his championship lead to a commanding 66 points after a race twice interrupted by crashes and a red flag.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Besides Sophie, four other Lakeside students were killed in vehicle crashes that year.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Where does Pittsburgh have the most crashes, and how many were there in 2025?
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Similar bus crashes in Baltimore A similar situation played out in March.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Both earlier crashes were reportedly linked to drivers running red lights, heightening concerns among local residents about safety at the intersection, the outlet reported.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The project aimed to decrease the number of crashes between Broadway and Grand boulevards on Southwest Boulevard and 19th Street.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The natural acids in kombucha may help slow the rate at which your body absorbs sugar from meals, preventing sharp blood sugar spikes and crashes, according to Dominguez.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Verb
Transportation experts and former FMCSA officials said bus companies can voluntarily inform the agency that crashes under other names belong to them.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
Pay attention to when your energy crashes in the afternoon.
—William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crashes about 80 new cars annually to identify safety flaws.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Josh Hart crashes the glass and initiates inside action far beyond his 6-foot-5 frame.
—Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Illinois State Police have reported nine Scott's Law crashes so far on Illinois highways in 2026.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Chip manufacturers are conservative about increasing production since they may be left holding the bill if demand crashes in the future.
—Rakesh Kumar, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Fatal bicycle crashes in recent years have heightened concerns among bike safety advocates about the need for improved bicycle safety infrastructure in the south and southwest suburban region.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Nate crashes the car while distracted during school drop-off!
—Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crashes
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Concurrently, internal particle collisions try to force the plasma back into a balanced temperature state.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Similar projects in states including Utah and Washington have significantly reduced wildlife-vehicle collisions and encouraged biodiversity.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Blowing leads is becoming a recurring trend for Clark's squad, which has suffered similar collapses against the Washington Mystics and Golden State Valkyries this season.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Is there a way the Tigers can reconfigure their roster in hopes of avoiding collapses like this season’s (and last season’s) in the future?—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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On Saturday, an oil sheen was observed near the PCH bridge, so crews placed oil-absorbing booms at multiple points along the river, including Willow Street, PCH, Ocean Blvd and the approach to Golden Shore.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Oil-absorbing booms were deployed at multiple points along the waterway, including at PCH, Willow Street and Ocean Boulevard.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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In June 2025, the union representing state engineers sued the Newsom administration alleging that the order violated state labor law by failing to confer with the union over its impacts.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The city of Durham enacted a 60-day moratorium in May after residents also cited concerns about environmental impacts.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Then the climax subsides for a lovely coda of strings, accompanied by a denouement in which the now casually clad, contemporary-looking singer smashes up her play set in the apartment where she’s presumably been brooding over all this stuff.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Kyle Busch smashes a guitar in victory lane!—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Did join Kylian Mbappe and Ferenc Puskas as one of only three players to score a European Cup knockout-phase brace against Barcelona at Camp Nou, which bumps him up the list a bit.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The department bumps the call to a higher-priority response (Priority 1) due to the potential for violence.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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One was made when filming on location in Puerto Rico for season 1, while the other was only made after the season 2 pickup — not including Carell, whose character Nick dies at the end of the first season.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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The job is largely ceremonial unless the governor leaves the state or dies in office.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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The Aries Moon pushes your mind toward bigger plans, but your best move may be stepping away long enough to feel what is true.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Even if a possible outbreak pushes up prices, the changes would be incremental rather than a sudden jump like the price of eggs during the bird flu outbreak.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Crashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crashes. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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