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
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
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, 5 Nov. 2025
That plane, an Airbus A300-600F, was found to have descended at an unsafe altitude, crashing and killing both members on board.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
The plane was a Airbus A300-600F and descended to an unsafe altitude, ultimately crashing and killing both crew members aboard.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
The semi went through the guardrail on the left side of the roadway before crashing down a steep embankment, authorities said.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Federal regulators also have opened yet another investigation into Tesla’s self-driving feature after dozens of incidents in which the cars ran red lights or drove on the wrong side of the road, sometimes crashing into other vehicles and causing injuries.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Ariel Lassiter was in the near-side corner and chipped the ball into the box where Guerra came crashing in and headed the ball into the top, far-side corner to tie the match.
—Austin White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Order a daiquiri or pina colada to wash it down with and enjoy the unencumbered views of the crashing waves.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
There’s crashing thunder and confusion as the ensemble stomps through a cave to find and capture Bat Boy himself.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
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
The plane then lifted slightly off the ground before crashing and exploding in a huge fireball.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2025
That plane, an Airbus A300-600F, was found to have descended at an unsafe altitude, crashing and killing both members on board.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
The plane was a Airbus A300-600F and descended to an unsafe altitude, ultimately crashing and killing both crew members aboard.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
The semi went through the guardrail on the left side of the roadway before crashing down a steep embankment, authorities said.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Federal regulators also have opened yet another investigation into Tesla’s self-driving feature after dozens of incidents in which the cars ran red lights or drove on the wrong side of the road, sometimes crashing into other vehicles and causing injuries.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Ariel Lassiter was in the near-side corner and chipped the ball into the box where Guerra came crashing in and headed the ball into the top, far-side corner to tie the match.
—Austin White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Order a daiquiri or pina colada to wash it down with and enjoy the unencumbered views of the crashing waves.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
There’s crashing thunder and confusion as the ensemble stomps through a cave to find and capture Bat Boy himself.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crashing
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Critics argue the ballroom's sheer scale—twice the size of the main residence—will fundamentally alter the White House's historic proportions and architectural balance.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The genocidal evil of the Nazis was, and is, often accorded a type of 'genius' - an idea that often persists in public discourse as a way to account for the sheer malice in the planning and execution of the Holocaust as something exceptional.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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When a world-shattering event turns most of the global population into a friendly hive mind, Carol sets out to protect her individuality.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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But this average-looking citizen could become almost anything, throwing himself into roles with shattering power.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kylie's debut dethroned Joe Rogan, bumping The Joe Rogan Experience down to the second spot.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Our team noted whether the vacuums were able to navigate around the house without bumping into furniture or getting caught on area rugs.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Singing this material with players who improvise — solos changing, every version being a little different — taught me about that urgent live-ensemble space where everyone’s living and dying by the next player onstage.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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Shaw-naé explains how then-mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is dying to speak with her, how the Venmo CEO invited her to some fancy app meeting, all while Al Roker is buzzing on her phone to give an update on Friday’s upcoming dinner service.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Democrats are pushing to extend soon-to-expire health care tax credits and reverse earlier Medicaid cuts, but Republicans have rejected those proposals.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The partisan scramble was sparked by Trump pushing Texas and other Republican-majority states to redistrict to preserve the party’s majority in the House, prompting Democrats to launch their own efforts to push back.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Yet in practice, America is now collecting billions from importers, much of it falling on carbon-intensive goods and places.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Leaders like former American Express CEO Ken Chenault and retiring Partnership for New York City CEO, Kathryn Wylde come to mind.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sonya Evans stays in District 4 Sonya Evans, a former Blue Valley School District parent, made the jump to district leadership in 2023 when she was tapped to replace a retiring Kaety Bowers.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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The sale includes statement shoes like pink lace-up boots plus cozy designs perfect for staying warm all winter like insulated boat shoes, water-resistant boots, and even waterproof boots for rainy days.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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For events with formalities, like speeches, cake-cutting, or a holiday toast, Hayes advises staying until those key moments are complete.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Crashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crashing. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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