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Recent Examples of crushable
Will Irene make out with Phil and crush June’s easily crushable heart?
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Alice Burton, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
And the Spanish gin and tonic, an easily crushable, clean and bright cocktail, is art in a glass, served with lemon, peppercorns and a veritable garden of fresh herbs floating within.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Alice Burton, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
And the Spanish gin and tonic, an easily crushable, clean and bright cocktail, is art in a glass, served with lemon, peppercorns and a veritable garden of fresh herbs floating within.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crushable
Adjective
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The second bottle, with confetti-ish contents, was equally useless—whatever had been inside had broken down into a friable mess.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2026
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However, the fragile and friable nature of aged amber likely posed a significant challenge to its removal.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Osborn loves Tossware, a quality option for non-breakable drinkware with multiple styles to choose from, and it can also be reused for future events.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
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Words, breakable like children’s bodies; no hand in reach where they’d be well placed, secure, no hand in reach to protect their delicate clarity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The oil nourishes weak and brittle strands, leaving them stronger and more moisturized.—
Jailynn Taylor,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
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Underwatering causes the leaves to look dry and brittle.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Despite these measures, the rupee remains fragile.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Glory to God, a facility that provides physical therapy, behavioral therapy, and schooling for medically fragile children, is among those affected.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Japanese officials confirmed that localizer structures near runways were sufficiently frangible.—
Grace Moon,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The barrier at the edge of the runway at Muan International Airport did not appear to be frangible, or have the ability to break apart, according to video footage and expert analysis, something investigators are likely to focus on.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Exfoliating sensitive skin, like mine, is a delicate dance.—
Christina Oehler,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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With that in mind, the experts advise introducing the formula gradually, especially for those with sensitive skin.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
31 May 2026
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“Crushable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crushable. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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