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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Seasons in the Hindu Kush—Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter,2009–11, has the spectator stand above crushed pots as if surveying terrain from above—the godlike perspective of the Mercator projection, where mountains become miniature and geography flattens into a navigable surface.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Their 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon has lifted aromas of crushed violet and cedar followed by black raspberry and red plum.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Sprinkle with a pinch of crushed red pepper.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Cascada also has a range of other spa services and wellness offerings—from yoga, meditation, and breath work to mud treatments and crushed-ice body exfoliation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Inside, models donned a sea of frilly pink and pearl gowns as waiters in crushed velvet sport coats served up champagne.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Dubai chocolate paczki Paczki got a flavor twist this year from Cantoro Italian Market in Plymouth, which has introduced a Dubai chocolate version filled with pistachio cream, topped with crushed knafeh, and finished with Dubai chocolate.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The teenager in agony after a crushed leg, or the 80 year old down the hall dying an excruciating death from cancer?
—Parker Crutchfield, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
With Puerto Rico also 2-0 and looking to maintain momentum after Darell Hernaiz crushed a 10th-inning, walk-off homer against Panama on Saturday, Rodríguez is set to live out a childhood dream in his own backyard.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
There’s a willingness to sacrifice, and then there’s a willingness not to get crushed by the NBA equivalent of a big rig.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
In recent days, both sides had crushed hopes for a quick endgame.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
The Magic, who crushed Milwaukee inside Fiserv Forum 130-91 on Sunday night thanks in large part to 33 points from Paolo Banchero, secured the three-game regular-season series over the Bucks 2-1.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The uprising was brutally crushed, marking the beginning of the end of any true domestic reformist movement.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
Serve over cooked pasta and sprinkle with additional Parmesan, parsley, and crushed red pepper, if using.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The protests were crushed by the security forces.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Many of the recipes are simple variations on the classic spread, from a pimiento cheese filled with pickled okra to a pineapple variation (made with crushed pineapple from a can, naturally).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Seasons in the Hindu Kush—Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter,2009–11, has the spectator stand above crushed pots as if surveying terrain from above—the godlike perspective of the Mercator projection, where mountains become miniature and geography flattens into a navigable surface.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Their 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon has lifted aromas of crushed violet and cedar followed by black raspberry and red plum.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Sprinkle with a pinch of crushed red pepper.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Cascada also has a range of other spa services and wellness offerings—from yoga, meditation, and breath work to mud treatments and crushed-ice body exfoliation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Inside, models donned a sea of frilly pink and pearl gowns as waiters in crushed velvet sport coats served up champagne.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Dubai chocolate paczki Paczki got a flavor twist this year from Cantoro Italian Market in Plymouth, which has introduced a Dubai chocolate version filled with pistachio cream, topped with crushed knafeh, and finished with Dubai chocolate.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The teenager in agony after a crushed leg, or the 80 year old down the hall dying an excruciating death from cancer?
—Parker Crutchfield, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
The regime had already crushed the movement in January, detaining and killing thousands.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
With Puerto Rico also 2-0 and looking to maintain momentum after Darell Hernaiz crushed a 10th-inning, walk-off homer against Panama on Saturday, Rodríguez is set to live out a childhood dream in his own backyard.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
There’s a willingness to sacrifice, and then there’s a willingness not to get crushed by the NBA equivalent of a big rig.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
In recent days, both sides had crushed hopes for a quick endgame.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
The Magic, who crushed Milwaukee inside Fiserv Forum 130-91 on Sunday night thanks in large part to 33 points from Paolo Banchero, secured the three-game regular-season series over the Bucks 2-1.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The uprising was brutally crushed, marking the beginning of the end of any true domestic reformist movement.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
Serve over cooked pasta and sprinkle with additional Parmesan, parsley, and crushed red pepper, if using.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The protests were crushed by the security forces.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crushed
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Again and again, American planners have assumed that if the right spark is provided, oppressed people will seize the moment and revolt.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The tiny minority that held this fragile wealth has long needed protection, both from the vast numbers of oppressed people needed to extract it and from the federal government determined to protect them.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Even the slice of cold, waxy cheese, mashed into a spoonful of tartare, manages to impart a sense of cohesion and even lusciousness.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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There are elements borrowed from B-movie horror flicks, crime dramas, Broadway musicals and love stories, mashed together in bold and bizarre strokes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The other theme was how much player movement has been suppressed.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The group also said the memorial had suppressed other voices that criticized Israel, including the Israeli philosopher Omri Boehm, who was slated to give a commemoration speech at Buchenwald last year.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Hezbollah also fired rockets, as Israel pounded targets in the suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Shay Whitcomb of the Houston Astros hit two home runs in back-to-back plate appearances, teammate Bo Gyeong Moon pounded a grand slam and Jahmai Jones of the Detroit Tigers added a solo shot in the eighth inning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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These Bruins overwhelmed the Hawkeyes by displaying every necessary strength required to take the final step and finish the job next month in Phoenix.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Just don’t get overwhelmed by any powerful emotions!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Other creative directors packed their show spaces, recalling a bygone frenzied atmosphere wheren attendees craned their necks and squeezed into standing room spaces not to get that perfect iPhone shot but because the ideas were so exhilerating.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The middle class is being squeezed, in more ways than one.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One of the nice things about a Crosstrek Hybrid is how much technology Subaru stuffed into this compact SUV.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Eggs, Eggs, And More Eggs Eggs dyed in every shade of the rainbow are a given, of course, as are plastic eggs stuffed with jelly beans and tucked in every corner of the yard, but that’s hardly unique to the South.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Men’s jeans were stiff and creased and t-shirts fit close to the body and hugged the biceps but did not squeeze them.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
7 Mar. 2026
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As the City bench erupted following Erling Haaland’s late winner, Guardiola and Foden hugged each other in a way that a father and son probably would.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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