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

Another crash in a difficult cycle The golf champion failed a sobriety test in March after crashing his car not far from his home in Martin County, Florida, according to an arrest affidavit. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 Agile organizations must know how to stay steady with each crashing wave without losing their balance. — Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Streaker crashing the red carpet The 2014 Met Gala began with a bizarre security breach on the red carpet. — Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 The scale of the devastation difficult to grasp after that wall of water caught everyone off guard, crashing into entire villages. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Famed Phoenix concert promoter is selling 50 years of music history Foodies are crashing out over Michelin snub. — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Experts said it was most likely caused by a partial glacier collapse that sent tons of ice and rock crashing down into the valley below, setting off a powerful landslide. — Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 But Maddy can’t run away forever, and her past comes crashing into her new Italian life in the most chaotic way imaginable. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 He was found dead after crashing his blue Kia into a home near the park. — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crashing

Adjective

Beyond its sheer size and resort-level amenities, the estate’s value lies in the kind of construction and materials that are difficult to replicate at today’s costs.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
The baby pink style was made of a sheer, breezy pink fabric and featured crystallized spaghetti straps that gave way to frindgy crystalized trim that decorated the hem.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of sheer

Verb

Andrew Haigh is a master of restraint, a talent that he’s often weaponized against his own creations to beautiful and shattering effect.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
Last year’s record-shattering monsoon season is heightening the urgency to invest in climate resilience.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of shattering

Verb

United’s head coach had a face like thunder post-match, and understandably so after his team allowed two points to slip through their grasp in the dying seconds.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Looks like the method acting (stopping his heart medication in order to play a dying man) paid off.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of dying

Verb

Subramanyam said his calls were monitored between March and May, noting that at the time the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee was pushing for former Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
Yet, this will take a great deal of finesse, including pushing through a bill in parliament by buttering up Lord Hawthorne (Hugh Bonneville), who is willing to trade his vote for a night out with Susie’s brother, Jack (Harry Goodwins).

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of pushing

Verb

Text messages outline concerns over a diabetic coma Blodgett was staying at a foster home in metro Phoenix where only the house manager was trained in managing his diabetes.

— Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
There are hotels where the lobby is the main event, designed as much for the people dropping in for a drink as those actually staying there.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026