CRASHES Synonyms: 268 Similar and Opposite Words

crashes 1 of 2

noun

plural of crash

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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crashes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of crash

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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starts (up)

as in pushes

to force one's way fleeing animals crashed through the forest

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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

Noun

The goal was to reduce traffic and crashes along an 11-mile stretch of I-77 South from the Brookshire Freeway exit to the South Carolina border. — Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026 Nationally, National Transportation Safety Board data show that 16 people have died in eight fatal crashes involving news helicopters in the United States since 2000. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 There have also been documented crashes involving delivery robots and bus shelters. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 It's not made much of a difference, with two more crashes this week alone. — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 This effect can be particularly beneficial for those with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or individuals experiencing energy crashes after meals. — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026 Officials suspect two crashes on Interstate 4 that left one woman dead in Orange County may be related, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 The trial is being closely watched for its implications for other fatal high-speed crashes that don't involve drugs or alcohol. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026 One probe is examining the software’s role in several Tesla crashes in fog, sun glare and other low-visibility conditions, including one in which a pedestrian was killed. — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Verb

If Windows crashes or won't boot, those extras disappear, but JetKVM itself keeps working because it is still connected directly to the computer's screen, keyboard and mouse. — New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2026 The 2026 mode of always-on digital contact means every part of Alex’s life perpetually crashes into the others. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 While pilots and instructors stress standardizing procedures and flight paths, news incidents such as police chases, fires and crashes force pilots into new conditions during every flight. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Jane’s belief in forgiveness crashes up against the far less categorical reality of a vicious world when the Lawsons are dropped into a situation of extreme terror. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 There have been crashes into the wall complete with smoke and fire, crashes into the telephone pole, or crashes straight into the bed of her husband's truck. — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 The film, which is seeking distribution, is set in winter 1975, when a mysterious woman crashes a holiday gathering. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 Cargo plane crashes in the US The crash is the latest in a series of high-profile aircraft accidents in the United States. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 Nevertheless, crashes that cause injury and death are preventable, said Laura Sandt, co-director of the Highway Safety Research Center at the University of North Carolina. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crashes

Noun

The 209-by-200-foot overpass spans Interstate 25 near the Greenland exit between Larkspur and Monument, an area that has historically seen many wildlife collisions.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
The clubhouse was somewhat somber Friday afternoon, with players still feeling shaken up after witnessing one of the scariest collisions many had ever seen on a baseball field.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

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With the two events drawing large crowds, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising residents, commuters, visitors and fans to prepare for various traffic impacts.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
This is one of the terrible impacts of quantum mechanics on pop culture, this idea that an observer was required for quantum mechanics to make sense, that the observer collapsed the wave function the way that people talked about it.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 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
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

Definition of bumps

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When Henry Dashwood dies, his wife (Caitríona Balfe) and three daughters are left with an inheritance of just £500 a year.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026
In this Dutch drama series based on Noort’s bestselling novel, four rich and glamorous couples are living the dream—until one of them dies in a mysterious house fire.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of dies

Verb

The track never pushes too hard; its momentum comes from a nimble bassline, quick phrasing, and a chorus that lands with effortless precision.

— Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
An industrial controller pushes a button Getting the refrigeration system and ground loops working was only part of the challenge.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026