crush-proof

adjective

as in resistant

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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. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crush-proof
  1. resistant
  2. sturdy
  3. hardened
  4. tempered
  5. tough
  6. compacted
  7. compressed
  8. sound
Adjective
  • English metallurgist Harry Brearley cast the first true stainless steel in Sheffield, England, seeking an erosion-resistant material for rifle barrels.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • This 7-inch tall figurine is made from durable, weather-resistant resin that is outdoor friendly in rain or shine.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
Definition of resistant
Adjective
  • All of these are captured using his Nikon Z8 and 100-400mm lens, usually set on a sturdy tripod with a fluid head.
    — Patrick Connolly Orlando Sentinel, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Getty’s 5%-plus dividend accounts for less than 80% of FFO estimates, and it’s backed by sturdy tenants with good credit.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sturdy
Adjective
  • Some years later John emerges, hardened and singularly focused on revenge.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Graham's kind is the common one, driven by age, blood pressure, and hardened arteries.
    — Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of hardened
Adjective
  • His comments are in stark contrast to some of the more tempered statements corporate CEOs have made about AI replacing human employees.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Councilmember Jose Preciado took a more tempered view on the state’s position, and said the financing question should be separated from broader concerns about the project’s design.
    — Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Definition of tempered
Adjective
  • The city's local Democratic lawmakers claim that the tough-on-crime policies only temporarily reduced crime while troop presence was at its peak.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Lopez and multiple bullpen arms got out of tough jams to limit the Red Sox 16 baserunners across the first nine innings to just two runs, only one earned.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • National Geographic notes that dandelion roots can loosen compacted ground, improving aeration and reducing erosion.
    — Ryan Brennan May 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Definition of compacted
Adjective
  • That meant one endless season after another, flowing into compressed offseasons, disadvantageous end-of-round draft statures and the ever-arduous schedule that the NFL formula assigns division winners.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • As the compressed sides bulge outward under load, the tower’s structural strength drops sharply, frequently triggering sudden buckling or catastrophic collapse.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of compressed
Adjective
  • Amenities and experiences Daily on-site wellness programming includes yoga practices, sound baths, and fitness classes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • City officials and neighbors assert that the constant stream of vehicles at the charging stations create light and sound pollution and cause undue traffic congestion on the streets and nearby alleys, creating a collective bother and disruption.
    — Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sound

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“Crush-proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crush-proof. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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