as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
a crashing bore, he can turn any party into a funeral
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1
as in shattering
to cause to break with violence and much noise
crashed the vase against the wall
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2
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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3
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
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Although the investigation is ongoing, Arizona DPS found that the driver of the other vehicle crossed a center line before crashing into the ambulance, local radio station KTAR News reported.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Erika Doss/Prime Jeremiah is still crashing at Denise's apartment.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The 6-3 Pelligrino, crashing the net, one-touched a crosser flush from eight yards (it was blocked).
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Demolition derbies bring the sounds of revving engines and metal crashing into metal to rural arenas all over Arkansas, especially during this time of year when county fairs are popping up.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Inevitably, within moments of the effigy of the Man crashing to the ground Saturday night, a few burners begin departing from Black Rock City.
—Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Estonia last month reported a Ukrainian drone crashing and exploding on its territory.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
But the Mets are instead crashing.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 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
Then, in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, things came crashing down to earth with a 31-17 loss to even up at 1-1.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Although the investigation is ongoing, Arizona DPS found that the driver of the other vehicle crossed a center line before crashing into the ambulance, local radio station KTAR News reported.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Erika Doss/Prime Jeremiah is still crashing at Denise's apartment.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The 6-3 Pelligrino, crashing the net, one-touched a crosser flush from eight yards (it was blocked).
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Demolition derbies bring the sounds of revving engines and metal crashing into metal to rural arenas all over Arkansas, especially during this time of year when county fairs are popping up.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Inevitably, within moments of the effigy of the Man crashing to the ground Saturday night, a few burners begin departing from Black Rock City.
—Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Estonia last month reported a Ukrainian drone crashing and exploding on its territory.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
But the Mets are instead crashing.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crashing
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The strapless corset gown had a sheer illusion jacket embellished with pearls, and was paired with a cathedral veil.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Clad in a chain-mail dress with sheer stripes and waist-length hair, Wilson's appearance during the Chris Habana show was greeted with raucous applause.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The group also recently stepped out together at a University of Cincinnati football game, which just so happened to be Swift and Kelce’s first public outing since announcing their plans to get married with an internet-shattering post on Instagram in August.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pamela Warner, mother and manager of the late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, reflected on the life-shattering moment her son had untimely passed away.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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High Potential ended its first season by confirming that Morgan’s estranged ex is alive and well, thus bumping the search for Ava’s father to the top of Morgan’s priority list moving forward.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
16 Sep. 2025
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To be kind, UCLA has been bumping along for a number of years.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wilson's dying body was pulled inside the home by the family and restrained with his own handcuffs.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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As much of a character as any of the humans on the series, pup Eddie — played by Jack Russell terrier Moose — lived a long life, dying in 2006 at age 16.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Now, major Hollywood unions and progressive groups are pushing back, accusing ABC and its affiliates of censorship and demanding a boycott of Disney properties.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Even as Brazil slows deforestation, more than 13% of the Amazon is gone, pushing one of the planet’s largest carbon sinks closer to a tipping point.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Crafted in Ireland, the coach features dark brown panels adorned with golden scrollwork and a gilded roof, offering shelter from the light rain falling over Berkshire.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the same day this year – something that rarely happens – the reverend and rabbi choose to offer a joint service for their congregations.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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HawaiianMiles joins Atmos Rewards on October 1, officially retiring the legacy program.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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JetBlue is retiring the E190s for more fuel-efficient planes with modern amenities.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Whereas a hotel or resort can focus on implementing competitive strategies while staying at one address, private jets are continuously in motion.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Showers and storms are expected to move through the area beginning late Wednesday morning and continuing into the afternoon, with most of the rain staying north of Interstate 70, the weather service said in its forecast discussion.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Crashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crashing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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