CRUSH-PROOF Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

crush-proof

adjective

as in resistant

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Recent Examples of crush-proof Some drives are rated as drop-proof (HDDs are more vulnerable to tumbles than SSDs), shock-proof, or crush-proof; an ingress protection (IP) rating denotes protection from dust, dirt, and water. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 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

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Adjective

Also, cases of drug-resistant shillegosis are on the rise in the United States, the CDC said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
These Baumol sectors—healthcare, education, public administration, construction—account for roughly 50% of advanced-economy GDP and remain stubbornly resistant to technological transformation.

— Ming Lu, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of resistant

Adjective

The play, like a sturdy classic that Sheldon might love, runs over two hours with an intermission, not without dragging.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
Flavors of plum, dark chocolate, and blueberry are supported by sturdy, yet silky tannins and the finish goes on for what seems like days.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of sturdy

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Its government, dominated by hardened veterans of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and largely indifferent to the suffering of the Iranian population, appears determined to fight on.

— RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
Severe neuropathy can dull the sensation of excessive pressure, raising injury risk, and advanced lymphedema with hardened swelling calls for medical advice first.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of hardened

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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

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Celebrity hairstylist Brian Magallones considers this the perfect balance between a not-too-fussy and not-too-structured chignon, a style that sounds tough to style without a professional team but is actually quite easy to master at-home.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Coming off that dominant performance against the Yankees, Rasmussen went six-plus tough innings.

— Rob Maaddi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of tough

Adjective

The nation’s communications regulatory body would have to act within a compressed schedule to grant the waiver in time to affect the midterm elections.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
How Hydrodissection Works for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome The goal of hydrodissection for carpal tunnel syndrome is to allow greater movement for the compressed median nerve.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of compressed

Adjective

Hosting everything from vibrational yoga sessions and fractal projections to energy alignments and live performances, the resort’s immersive showpiece is engineered to help guests feel sound, not just hear it.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
During the run of the exhibition, Maravilla will activate the commission via weekly sound baths, an essential component of his practice, which looks at the intersections between art and healing.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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