as in oppressed
suffering grave abuse or injustice at the hands of one in authority
a tyrant seemingly untroubled by the crushed masses that he left in his wake
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as in suppressed
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
the government is doing everything to crush the latest guerrilla uprising
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as in pounded
to reduce to fine particles
crushed the baby's medicine tablet and mixed it with applesauce
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as in overwhelmed
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
the terrible news of her death simply crushed the entire family
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as in stuffed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
the desperate refugees were crushed into the back of the truck
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as in hugged
to put one's arms around and press tightly
she tearfully crushed the child to her breast
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Recent Examples of crushed
Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Pick everything left in your garden at the end of the season, then preserve it with vinegar, garlic, and a hint of crushed red pepper.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
This is an Old World hotel with a music theme—the buildings date from the early 18th and late 19th centuries, the curtains are thick, the settees in crushed velvet, the club chairs in leather, the color of cognac.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Add the Cognac or bourbon, and fill 2/3 with crushed ice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Yudhoyono explained that most of the victims had been pinned inside the carriage by crushed metal.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Made with crushed ice, fresh mint, and bourbon, the drink is a refreshing choice for derby day or happy hour.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Add fruits like strawberries, blueberries or crushed pineapple, along with a drizzle of chocolate, chocolate chips, almonds or granola.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Press firmly into crushed cornflakes and shake to remove excess.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Marlboros crushed into linoleum.
—Brenda Hillman, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
With the Kentucky Derby set for Saturday, tens of thousands are flocking to Louisville to enjoy the horse race and the event's signature mint juleps, made with Kentucky bourbon, simple syrup, crushed ice and plenty of mint sprigs.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Pack crushed ice into the cup, followed by placing the sipping straw.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Laminating them will help protect them from water damage and from getting crushed or torn.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
The stock popped after rival Seagate crushed earnings estimates this week.
—Davis Giangiulio,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 May 2026
How To Preserve Basil If your plants are producing in a big way, save your bounty for later use by placing individual leaves in a dehydrator, then storing them whole or crushed in an airtight container.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Additional details shared via Reuters claimed the worker’s lower limbs were crushed in the collapse.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The guests, influenced by a secondhand spirit of festivity, ordered a round of Melonades, a refreshing, bittersweet concoction of vodka, lemon, and cantaloupe, topped with a heap of crushed ice.
—Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Pick everything left in your garden at the end of the season, then preserve it with vinegar, garlic, and a hint of crushed red pepper.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
This is an Old World hotel with a music theme—the buildings date from the early 18th and late 19th centuries, the curtains are thick, the settees in crushed velvet, the club chairs in leather, the color of cognac.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Add the Cognac or bourbon, and fill 2/3 with crushed ice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Yudhoyono explained that most of the victims had been pinned inside the carriage by crushed metal.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Made with crushed ice, fresh mint, and bourbon, the drink is a refreshing choice for derby day or happy hour.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Add fruits like strawberries, blueberries or crushed pineapple, along with a drizzle of chocolate, chocolate chips, almonds or granola.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Press firmly into crushed cornflakes and shake to remove excess.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Aaron Judge, who crushed a two-run homer in the first inning on Monday, seconded that notion.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Marlboros crushed into linoleum.
—Brenda Hillman, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
With the Kentucky Derby set for Saturday, tens of thousands are flocking to Louisville to enjoy the horse race and the event's signature mint juleps, made with Kentucky bourbon, simple syrup, crushed ice and plenty of mint sprigs.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Pack crushed ice into the cup, followed by placing the sipping straw.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Laminating them will help protect them from water damage and from getting crushed or torn.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
The stock popped after rival Seagate crushed earnings estimates this week.
—Davis Giangiulio,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 May 2026
How To Preserve Basil If your plants are producing in a big way, save your bounty for later use by placing individual leaves in a dehydrator, then storing them whole or crushed in an airtight container.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Additional details shared via Reuters claimed the worker’s lower limbs were crushed in the collapse.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crushed
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Al-Mousawi, of the historically oppressed Shia Muslim faith, was previously detained and had served about 11 years as a political prisoner following arrests across the region in the wake of the Arab Spring, said Alwadaei of BIRD.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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Dahl had no record of support for other minority, oppressed or marginalized group.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Whether baked, fried, boiled or mashed, potatoes are a big part of breakfast, lunch and dinner.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yes, bananas can be frozen in a variety of ways, whether peeled, unpeeled, halved, sliced, or mashed.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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The 2021 army takeover triggered massive public resistance that was brutally suppressed, triggering a bloody civil war that has killed thousands of people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The market value of media and entertainment stocks remains suppressed, however, amid intensifying competition from tech and streaming companies.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Instead of just hitting the ground, the hail pounded the museum's collection of one‑of‑a‑kind planes and helicopters.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Automakers around the globe and their employees fear being overwhelmed by BYD’s prolific industrial capacity and competitive pricing.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Fox and Keldon Johnson, overwhelmed with emotion.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Many Americans feel financially squeezed — over half say their finances are worsening, according to a recent Gallup poll, the highest since 2001.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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And so there’s going to be times where we’re squeezed and punched.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Officials said the unnamed 38-year-old Thai woman was carrying about 22 pounds of cocaine stuffed into three plush toys.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sturm was trying to formulate an answer for why his team stuffed an amateur hour’s worth of bumbles into Sunday’s opening 20 minutes.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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People hugged and cheered around Delp, shifting positions and blocking the sofa without realizing the persistent pup was trying to push through just below them.—
Sara Vallone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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In his press conference on Monday, Rosenior pointed out that one video of Fernandez appearing to walk past him after being substituted against Manchester United was cut before the player turned around and hugged him and shook his hand.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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