as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
a crashing bore, he can turn any party into a funeral
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as in shattering
to cause to break with violence and much noise
crashed the vase against the wall
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as in bumping
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the speeding car crashed into the tree with horrifying results
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as in dying
to stop functioning
my computer crashed yet again
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as in falling
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 retiring
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 staying
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 crashing
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025
But on Saturday afternoon, the college football world expects the Bulldogs’ little streak to come to a crashing end.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
In practice, that means Facebook finds significantly more crashing bugs in a shorter amount of time.
—Sebastian Anthony, Ars Technica, 22 Aug. 2017
Apple’s once-unstoppable growth had come to a crashing halt: The number of iPhones sold was down 13 percent, and the company posted its first revenue decline in 13 years.
—Vindu Goel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017
Leanne Battelle, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
The younger guard left his feet before there was even time to think, his body crashing down onto Brunson’s braced shoulders for a foul call.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Raygoza echoed a similar sentiment and shared that Sala has faced various setbacks during its seven-year history, including a pickup truck crashing into their previous Whittier location in 2020.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Beach house Airbnbs are the ultimate vacation spot for people who associate their OOO time with otherworldly views, warm weather, and the soothing sound of crashing ocean waves.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
The thick pine tree appeared to have snapped from 12 or 15 feet up its trunk, crashing onto a fence as well as the roof and siding of the home.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The meaning of consciousness is immersion in multitudinous flowing tastes, olfactory rumors, vibrations, racing to understand before the ocean washes them away, these sensations like spherical and syncopated waves crashing against her hundred tentacles.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
The Kingston Police Department shared photos showing a branch that came crashing down.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
But on the last and third day of the trip, an avalanche came crashing down, killing three guides and five guests, and leaving six survivors.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The sputtering and crashing synth sounds are present, though, showing his vision of industrial rock arrived fully formed.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025
But on Saturday afternoon, the college football world expects the Bulldogs’ little streak to come to a crashing end.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
In practice, that means Facebook finds significantly more crashing bugs in a shorter amount of time.
—Sebastian Anthony, Ars Technica, 22 Aug. 2017
Apple’s once-unstoppable growth had come to a crashing halt: The number of iPhones sold was down 13 percent, and the company posted its first revenue decline in 13 years.
—Vindu Goel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017
Verb
The final decision to sell came last May after a car crashing into the back of the building necessitated repairs and reopening on his own proved too difficult.
—Leanne Battelle, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
The younger guard left his feet before there was even time to think, his body crashing down onto Brunson’s braced shoulders for a foul call.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Raygoza echoed a similar sentiment and shared that Sala has faced various setbacks during its seven-year history, including a pickup truck crashing into their previous Whittier location in 2020.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Beach house Airbnbs are the ultimate vacation spot for people who associate their OOO time with otherworldly views, warm weather, and the soothing sound of crashing ocean waves.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
The thick pine tree appeared to have snapped from 12 or 15 feet up its trunk, crashing onto a fence as well as the roof and siding of the home.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The meaning of consciousness is immersion in multitudinous flowing tastes, olfactory rumors, vibrations, racing to understand before the ocean washes them away, these sensations like spherical and syncopated waves crashing against her hundred tentacles.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
The Kingston Police Department shared photos showing a branch that came crashing down.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
But on the last and third day of the trip, an avalanche came crashing down, killing three guides and five guests, and leaving six survivors.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crashing
Adjective
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Maybe some stayed for the sheer pornography of it all.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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If sheer isn't your thing, porcelain is your answer.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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And, showcasing their awesome, frightening power, one avalanche derailed a train in Switzerland on Monday, injuring five on board, while another swept through a refuge on a French mountainside earlier this month, shattering windows and dumping snowdrifts inside the building’s kitchen.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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His head reportedly struck the tree, shattering his helmet.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Loftis adds that some story artists contributed clever ideas as well, including ensuring that every area had a snake accessible ramp so characters could slide up without bumping over stairs.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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The employees at the Memphis facility are not represented by a collective bargaining agreement and do not have bumping rights.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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The players on Team Puerto Rico have a tradition of dying their hair blond for the World Baseball Classic.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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Jake Allen The Indiana Senate approved a nearly 700-page bill containing a hodgepodge of language taken from other bills at risk of dying, including a controversial provision that could encourage more local communities to approve data center projects.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
25 Feb. 2026
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European officials want urgent clarity on the matter, however, and French officials appeared to be pushing for the EU to consider using its Anti-Coercion Instrument, or ACI, as a retaliatory measure, if necessary.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Environmental advocates opposed relying on voluntary agreements as the plan’s primary pathway, instead pushing for firm, enforceable minimum flow standards, while water agencies continued to support the voluntary approach.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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But despite the loss, Lucas was pleased with the way several of the players for the Golden Hawks (2-1) came through in the clutch and how the team battled back after falling behind 6-1.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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After falling behind by 11 during an uneven first half, the Celtics buried the Suns with a 50-11 run that stretched from midway through the second quarter until late in the third.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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While retiring isn’t on her mind, Alysa has emphasized the importance of taking breaks in order to advance in your career.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2026
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With Bozeman retiring, the Chargers will initially save close to $6 million in space, according to Over the Cap.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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As with each Hoxton, the team collaborated with a creative crew of neighbors to root the look in place while staying true to the brand’s DNA.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lamb says staying active is the secret to aging well.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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