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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Add the scotch and Calvados and some crushed ice, and stir about 10 to 15 seconds, until a small frost begins to show on the outside of the mug.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Our recipe tasters liked the flavor best with a generous pinch of crushed red pepper flakes in the caramel drizzle.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Floral prints from Mango and Simkhai breathe new life into the material, while crushed velvet from Tove and Cos offers a touch of cool rebellion.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic and a large pinch of crushed red pepper; cook until the garlic is golden, another minute or two.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
The Peppermint Brownie Bark Shake offers customers a decadent blend of creamy vanilla soft serve with chocolate chunk brownie pieces and a sprinkle of cool, crushed peppermints.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
That material comes from sand, crushed brick and recycled glass, all locally sourced.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
The persistence of terrorism in Nigeria, whose northern states abut the West African Sahel region, has strategic implications for the country and beyond if the trend is not reversed and decisively crushed.
—Kingsley Moghalu, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The defeat, against a Wisconsin team that was previously winless in the Big Ten, dropped the Huskies to 6-3 overall and crushed their chances of making the College Football Playoff.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Many young consumers, already juggling high costs for food, rent, and education, and crushed by an unsympathetic labor market, are entering adulthood with the self-care budget of a socialite twice their age.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Wrappers and crushed soda cans.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
You guys crushed it, congratulations!
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Byron crushed Hill-Murray by 36 points in mid-September.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
In 2021, Hizzoner crushed Anthony Adams, who served as deputy mayor under Kwame Kilpatrick, 75% to 25%.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Mix in a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for heat.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Add the scotch and Calvados and some crushed ice, and stir about 10 to 15 seconds, until a small frost begins to show on the outside of the mug.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Our recipe tasters liked the flavor best with a generous pinch of crushed red pepper flakes in the caramel drizzle.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Floral prints from Mango and Simkhai breathe new life into the material, while crushed velvet from Tove and Cos offers a touch of cool rebellion.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic and a large pinch of crushed red pepper; cook until the garlic is golden, another minute or two.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
The Peppermint Brownie Bark Shake offers customers a decadent blend of creamy vanilla soft serve with chocolate chunk brownie pieces and a sprinkle of cool, crushed peppermints.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
That material comes from sand, crushed brick and recycled glass, all locally sourced.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
While the President was met with boos, so were the Commanders as they were crushed 44-22 by the Detroit Lions.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
The persistence of terrorism in Nigeria, whose northern states abut the West African Sahel region, has strategic implications for the country and beyond if the trend is not reversed and decisively crushed.
—Kingsley Moghalu, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The defeat, against a Wisconsin team that was previously winless in the Big Ten, dropped the Huskies to 6-3 overall and crushed their chances of making the College Football Playoff.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Many young consumers, already juggling high costs for food, rent, and education, and crushed by an unsympathetic labor market, are entering adulthood with the self-care budget of a socialite twice their age.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Wrappers and crushed soda cans.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
You guys crushed it, congratulations!
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Byron crushed Hill-Murray by 36 points in mid-September.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
In 2021, Hizzoner crushed Anthony Adams, who served as deputy mayor under Kwame Kilpatrick, 75% to 25%.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crushed
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The song had an aggressive, staccato beat and vocal delivery; the general theme was Michael as an oppressed underdog fighting back.—
Dan Beck,
Variety,
21 Oct. 2025
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One of the reasons why Muslims fast during Ramadan is to remember those who are oppressed or suffering, and to share in those emotions.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
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Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso mashed their way through the National League East for the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets for years.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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In some Asian cultures, mung beans are cooked and mashed to form a sweet dessert paste.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The fresh evidence of how internal dissent was suppressed for the sake of diplomatic relationships exposes a broader crisis of impunity for crimes committed against journalists, and the failure of states to hold other states accountable.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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This may have resulted in cooling that had until now suppressed the sublimation of water ice to steam.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Walpole got on the board first, scoring three seconds into the second quarter when Jack English pounded the ball into the end zone on third-and-goal from the one.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Without its dynamic starting quarterback, the Cougars were outpaced by visiting Inglewood, which pounded the rock in a 40-16 victory on Friday at Saddleback College.—
Zach Cavanagh,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The flood of people overwhelmed Bajo Chiquito, an impoverished community of 382 members of the Indigenous Emberá-Wounaan people.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Food banks nationwide are overwhelmed by surging demand, with long lines and limited supplies.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Another passenger squeezed her way up the aisle to try to make a tight connection.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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De’Von Achane took the handoff, squeezed through the hole, blasted past a diving defender at midfield and outraced the rest of the Bills’ defense to the end zone.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Bags stuffed with Iguaran's belongings leaned against a wall next to the hammock.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Turducken is a partially de-boned turkey stuffed with a de-boned duck that has been stuffed with a de-boned chicken.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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After it was read, Dunn hugged his lawyers in the courtroom.—
Stephen Sorace , Louis Casiano , Jake Gibson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kinloch offers advice, not concession to Sheffield After giving his speech, Kinloch shook hands, hugged and took photos with his supporters, who generally radiated smiles and continued dancing, despite his loss in the race.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Crushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crushed. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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