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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5
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
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
Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
The problem increases the risk of drivers crashing into pedestrians, other vehicles and stationary objects, according to the recall noticed posted this week by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The model shared a snap of her bronzed legs and flat stomach with the waves crashing in the background.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger was arrested on March 19, after crashing her 2017 Maserati.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Alexander Sovronsky is sound designer and audio engineer Hector Martinez makes sure that the echoes of waves crashing on a Caribbean beach, music by Sade (there’s a story that goes along with that in the play), an a capella singer in a folksy bar along with the cacophony of New York City is crisp.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
The New Deal era brought this equilibrium crashing down.
—Andrea Katz, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
According to a 2022 study conducted by Current Biology, scientists found that the November time change corresponds with a 16 percent increase in drivers crashing into deer.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
The weather and runway were safe for operation at the time, according to Hong Kong Airport Authority, and the cargo plane never signaled any issue before veering left halfway down the north runway and crashing through the perimeter fencing and into the sea.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Johnson led officers on a chase through city streets before crashing at Seventh and Barton streets, the release says.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
The problem increases the risk of drivers crashing into pedestrians, other vehicles and stationary objects, according to the recall noticed posted this week by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The model shared a snap of her bronzed legs and flat stomach with the waves crashing in the background.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger was arrested on March 19, after crashing her 2017 Maserati.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Alexander Sovronsky is sound designer and audio engineer Hector Martinez makes sure that the echoes of waves crashing on a Caribbean beach, music by Sade (there’s a story that goes along with that in the play), an a capella singer in a folksy bar along with the cacophony of New York City is crisp.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
The New Deal era brought this equilibrium crashing down.
—Andrea Katz, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
According to a 2022 study conducted by Current Biology, scientists found that the November time change corresponds with a 16 percent increase in drivers crashing into deer.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
The weather and runway were safe for operation at the time, according to Hong Kong Airport Authority, and the cargo plane never signaled any issue before veering left halfway down the north runway and crashing through the perimeter fencing and into the sea.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crashing
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That said, each tint is said to offer sheer, buildable coverage with the right touch of color.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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Naomi Watts also went sheer in a daring look from Valentino’s spring 2025 couture collection, which featured a voluminous skirt with a lacy top.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The first of the live-action adaptations arrived in November 2024, shattering box-office records.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
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The latter outlet, an NBC affiliate, reported that two bullets came through the window of his bedroom, shattering it in the process.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Amid the heavy topics, Wollam and her fellow fist-bumping attendee were among numerous protesters across metro Detroit who donned seemingly lighthearted outfits carrying a serious message from the movement.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The clip shows one feline running in circles with a bag stuck on its head, bumping into the furniture and nearly knocking down the home decor.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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His goal to seal the win against Italy — a lung-busting run and cultured finish in the dying moments — helped to illustrate the impressive engine at the heart of Cremaschi’s game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Before dying under the weight of the boulder, the spell caster cursed the princess, her family, and the city.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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And Italy’s Serie A is still pushing for approval to move Milan’s match against Como to Perth, Australia, in February.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Half of his power lies in his ability to explore outside the mold, pushing through reggaetón into dancehall and Latin trap without losing command of the audience.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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This just makes the upcoming six-game homestand critical for the Wild in not falling too far behind in the Western Conference.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time since December 2024 last month, experts projected that rates would continue falling—even if ever so slightly.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Slow down, maybe, but no plans of retiring.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Billups was also a Hall of Fame player, mostly for the Detroit Pistons, before retiring in 2014.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The V-neck is styled in two sections that wrap around each other at the front, and the tall waist is fitted to flatter your figure while staying stretchy and comfortable.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Guests staying at Villa Beatrice get 24/7 access to a butler, who can arrange private dinners, shopping experiences at designer boutiques (Louis Vuitton and Pucci among them), lounge chairs and umbrellas at Bagni Fiore, and much more.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Crashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crashing. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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