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Recent Examples of crush-proof
Sherpani Meridian 22-inch Carry-on The Sherpani Meridian has an ultralight polycarbonate shell that the brand calls crush-proof and chip-resistant.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crush-proof
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Structure information summary Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Chinese state media said the robots can navigate difficult terrain and operate as stable mobile weapons platforms resistant to recoil and blast impacts.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Build something sturdy enough that generosity becomes a choice rather than a sacrifice.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Joan of Arc armor in the form of hardened corsets, even breastplates, were built into a number of dresses.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
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Scrape off any hardened grease and wash it with soap and water before your next barbecue session.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Large solar developments can transform hundreds, or even thousands, of acres of rural land, paneling them with crystalline silicon and tempered glass.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The super-senior brings a fiery magnitude that lifts his tempered Bulldogs.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fragments recovered from an indurated limestone statue of Hatshepsut.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Chase Meidroth made a shuffle toss to second base for a force out, but the Sox couldn’t complete what would have been a tough double play.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Our legislators must make some tough decisions; avoiding the issues is not acceptable.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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National Geographic notes that dandelion roots can loosen compacted ground, improving aeration and reducing erosion.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea are global geopolitical events showing up in fabric costs, freight surcharges, and compressed margins.—
Catherine Nekavand,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Faster flight testing The compressed schedule stands out in a major military aviation program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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“Crush-proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crush-proof. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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