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crashing

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verb

present participle of crash
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of crashing
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crashing
Adjective
  • Felipe Cardenas: Due to sheer numbers and commitment, Boca’s ultras and travelling band of die-hard fans lit up the tournament.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • The pressure is on him and his team to replicate their earlier success, a tall order considering what a factor the sheer surprise of the phenomenon, impossible to replicate now, played back in 2021.
    Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Then there was an inactive Georgia player getting too excited on Arian Smith’s 63-yard catch and run and bumping into a side judge; Smart said normally that would result in a warning, but this Big 12 crew went for the 15-yard penalty.
    Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The Heat were readying to inbound a pass in the backcourt while up by four points in the final 36 seconds when Thompson and Herro began bumping each other.
    Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Sporting’s Joaquin Fernandez was lucky to not get sent off in the dying seconds of the opening half.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is a $10 billion boondoggle that places a very expensive band-aid on a dying public school system.
    Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This is not a new development in New Orleans where the Saints have been pushing their costs into the future for years now.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That presents some planning opportunities, including possibly pushing some SALT payments into 2026.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
  • That was after falling less than 13,000 fans short of 3 million in 2022.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Among them, Oakland, California, whose voters recalled Mayor Sheng Thao in November, will hold a special election on April 15 that could feature a retiring member of Congress.
    Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs.
    Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • There won’t be adequate words to describe how much changed in such a short period of time, thanks to Trump’s utter debasement of the office, and the GOP’s decision to follow him down one of the ugliest paths imaginable, all the while abandoning principles, morals, and basic common decency.
    S.E. Cupp, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
  • Where to watch:Apple TV, Amazon, Fandango at Home. 1. 'Jaws' (1975) The seafaring masterpiece sinks every other shark movie in its utter perfection.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 June 2025

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“Crashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crashing. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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