CRASHING Synonyms: 274 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈkra-shiŋ

Definition of crashing

as in sheer

having no exceptions or restrictions a crashing bore, he can turn any party into a funeral

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crashing

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verb

present participle of crash

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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starting (up)

as in pushing

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

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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

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

Verb

Rain and strong winds had already started to pummel the coast, with waves crashing onto the normally pristine beaches. — Megan Janetsky, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026 Later, this same organic material hitched a ride on crashing meteorites to seed a young, barren Earth. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 And the only sounds were crickets and waves crashing far below. — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … HOLD YOUR BREATH — Giants' season-opening high comes crashing down as Jaxson Dart's knee injury overshadows Rams' blowout win. — FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Chicago played without outfielder Tristan Peters, who was sore a day after crashing into the wall in right-center while trying to make a play on Kevin McGonigle’s triple in the fifth inning. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Chicago played without outfielder Tristan Peters, who was sore a day after crashing into the wall in right-center while trying to make a play on Kevin McGonigle's triple in the fifth inning. — CBS News, 19 Sep. 2026 During the confrontation, Villegas González was shot in the neck before crashing his car, officials have said. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2026 The fashion show for his brand Vivet’s first collection drew a crowd of the current generation’s innovators, giving a reminiscent feeling to the last time a popular figure came crashing through the gates of mainstream fashion. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crashing

Adjective

The large number of undecided voters this close to the election points to voters being overwhelmed by the sheer number of statewide ballot measures, DiCamillo said.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
But the sheer volume of planning in Miami has also raised questions about power and the role Cubans on the island will play in a transition.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of sheer

Verb

Man searching with metal detector unearths massive Viking Age fortune, shattering records.

— , FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Last week a number of concerned mathematicians, many of them at the top of their subject, launched the Association for Human Mathematics (AHM)—an effort that was underway even before the earth-shattering Navier-Stokes news.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of shattering

Verb

Simply bumping the protein number on a label doesn’t produce those outcomes on its own.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
This clamshell pack from Mystery Ranch has durable materials, solid stitching, and reinforced seams that help keep out dust from bumping around in a Land Cruiser.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of bumping

Verb

Images of hospitals overwhelmed with the sick and dying flooded our consciousness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
From screenwriter Eric Champnella and set in 2008, Return to You follows a powerful but lonely female attorney (Lohan) who mistakenly receives a very emotional DVD sent by a dying woman to her husband (Golding).

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of dying

Verb

Leo Your ego clashes with others, often pushing you to prove a point impatiently and restlessly.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Goolsbee also noted that forecasters had spent more than a year pushing back the date when inflation was supposed to peak and start falling.

— Chloe Taylor,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of pushing

Verb

Can consumers participate online without falling prey to scammers?

— Jon M. Huntsman, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
With the 10-year treasury yield hovering around 5% and bond prices falling, investors who bought bond mutual funds or ETFs when yields were lower may be sitting on unrealized losses within their portfolio.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of falling

Verb

Versatile forward Nicolas Batum is retiring following an 18-year NBA career and a long stint with the French national team.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Despite a rainy forecast and the postponement of a ceremony honoring retiring Mets radio broadcaster Howie Rose, the game began on time and wasn't interrupted.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of retiring

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In its evolution, resulting in eight ships of varying sizes and amenities, Oceania Cruises keeps its finger on the culinary pulse, staying current with food and drink trends.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Instead of choosing either Cairo or the Nile Valley and staying there for the whole holiday, people design routes incorporating all of these destinations into one route.

— Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026