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, 9 Apr. 2026
Press firmly into crushed cornflakes and shake to remove excess.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
In addition, unlike some carbon removal strategies that rely on transporting and dispersing large quantities of crushed rock, this method operates entirely on-site.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Add crushed tomatoes and water.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Top with more crushed ice, then drizzle the crème de mûre on top.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
Swizzles, a genre of cocktails served over crushed or pebbled ice, are meant for sipping.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
This version adds butter, which helps the sauce emulsify and lets the crushed pepper bloom, giving the fullest flavor.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
When buildings are heavily damaged or collapse, the rubble often contains crushed concrete, gypsum and carcinogenic fibrous materials, such as asbestos.
—Armin Sorooshian, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Nothing is sadder than to watch people stroll past that memorial as if nothing is out of the ordinary, our civic pride and historical perspective crushed under the weight of indifference.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Their aspirations for independence from the Habsburgs were crushed in 1849, and their territory was amputated by the peace agreements that ended the First World War.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
When feeling crushed or burdened, take a micro-break.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
The evidence The terms wilding and wolf pack would become headline fodder as the city and nation tried to come to terms with what was depicted as a gang rape in which one Hispanic and four Black teenagers took turns assaulting Meili, crushed her skull, and left her bleeding out in the park.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Gavin Corbo crushed a grand slam, helping to power Chelmsford during a 16-5 romp of Methuen in the Merrimack Valley Conference.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Add a dash of grated parmesan, Italian seasoning and/or crushed red peppers.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The tomato sauce is hand-crushed from a blend of tomatoes, herbs are grown in a garden behind the restaurant, and the cheese is shredded fresh daily.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Gently bound by crushed saltines and mayo, these tender patties cook up beautifully golden brown and need nothing more than a simple squeeze of lemon to serve.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Press firmly into crushed cornflakes and shake to remove excess.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
In addition, unlike some carbon removal strategies that rely on transporting and dispersing large quantities of crushed rock, this method operates entirely on-site.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Add crushed tomatoes and water.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Top with more crushed ice, then drizzle the crème de mûre on top.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
Swizzles, a genre of cocktails served over crushed or pebbled ice, are meant for sipping.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
This version adds butter, which helps the sauce emulsify and lets the crushed pepper bloom, giving the fullest flavor.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
When buildings are heavily damaged or collapse, the rubble often contains crushed concrete, gypsum and carcinogenic fibrous materials, such as asbestos.
—Armin Sorooshian, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
In 2009, in Oklahoma, a tractor-trailer failed to slow for traffic and crushed a Hyundai Sonata and a Kia Spectra.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Nothing is sadder than to watch people stroll past that memorial as if nothing is out of the ordinary, our civic pride and historical perspective crushed under the weight of indifference.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Their aspirations for independence from the Habsburgs were crushed in 1849, and their territory was amputated by the peace agreements that ended the First World War.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
When feeling crushed or burdened, take a micro-break.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
The evidence The terms wilding and wolf pack would become headline fodder as the city and nation tried to come to terms with what was depicted as a gang rape in which one Hispanic and four Black teenagers took turns assaulting Meili, crushed her skull, and left her bleeding out in the park.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Gavin Corbo crushed a grand slam, helping to power Chelmsford during a 16-5 romp of Methuen in the Merrimack Valley Conference.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Add a dash of grated parmesan, Italian seasoning and/or crushed red peppers.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The tomato sauce is hand-crushed from a blend of tomatoes, herbs are grown in a garden behind the restaurant, and the cheese is shredded fresh daily.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crushed
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According to Ehrman, Jesus’s teachings universalized earlier Jewish ethics by extending the duty to care for the poor, oppressed, and needy beyond one’s own community to include all people.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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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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Instead of a normal merge vote, the Survivor tribes were mashed together — with a shocking 17 people left in the game — then randomly redistributed into three new groups.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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This - served with homemade mashed and carrots is very good.—
Jenny Rosenstrach,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Knowing that any unauthorized demonstrations are harshly suppressed, activists have tried to organize authorized rallies, plastered posters on walls and notice boards, and filed lawsuits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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This process enhances grain connectivity while reducing porosity, resulting in improved electrical conductivity and suppressed lattice thermal conductivity, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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And with that, almost as a warning, the skies opened up and the market was pounded with rain.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Jorge Mateo had four hits, Dominic Smith launched a two-run homer and Chris Sale cruised to his third win of the season as the Atlanta Braves pounded the Cleveland Guardians 13-1 on Sunday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Poland says it's been overwhelmed by the influx and argues that the migrants were sent by Russia and its ally Belarus to destabilize Poland and other Western countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The flood of reports sent to the DOJ after her solicitation overwhelmed the few remaining attorneys, who were forced to rush to meet a legal deadline requiring the division to examine all such submissions within 10 days of their filing.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As a result, many consumers are feeling squeezed.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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The only family in his murals was the one squeezed atop the lintel.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Once a month, Brian Emerick makes the trip from the Chicago suburbs to Jacobs' house in the city to pick up 10 or 20 boxes each stuffed with 50 or 100 tapes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In 2012, when John Calipari stuffed his roster with one-and-done pros, everyone assumed that his was the new path to instant success.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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After naming the crater Carroll, the four astronauts hugged while shedding tears and a moment of silence was observed in NASA Mission Control in Houston.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Pogačar and van der Poel were mobbed by photographers and warmly hugged each other after the finish.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Crushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crushed. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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