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
Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
Although the crushed velvet exteriors are the most eye-catching details of the shoes, there’s more to them than what meets the eye.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The crushed garter snake is scrawled on the tarmac in an ampersand.
—Rosanna Warren, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
Made to look like a creepy graveyard, Halloween dirt pudding starts with a layer of thick chocolate pudding that's topped with crushed chocolate cookies.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Shockingly, there’s no oil or butter in the batter—just sugar,eggs and crushed pineapple.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
To make the crushed ice at home, simply add standard ice cubes to a bag, wrap in a towel and crush with a rolling pin.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
The gorgeous solid eucalyptus wood frame pairs beautifully with the crushed velvet fabric.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In the United States, whole-leaf kratom is commonly sold as pills, powders, gummies, drinks, teas, and crushed leaves.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2025
Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
With one out in the sixth, Johnston crushed his first homer of the night into the upper deck to tie the game at three.
—Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
They are produced from leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, which are crushed before being smoked, brewed with tea or put into gel capsules, officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The jack supporting the vehicle Lord was underneath failed, and the vehicle crushed him, Michelle said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs crushed the Patriots that night, winning 41-14 at Arrowhead Stadium and Brady was benched after the Chiefs smacked him down.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Hong Kong advancers beat decliners, though healthcare was crushed by rumors that the US would impose tariffs on Chinese drugs.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For a little fiery kick, add your favorite hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Postman didn’t envision democracy being crushed from above.
—Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Pour ice and all into a big mug or glass, top with crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig and/or lime wedge or wheel.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
Although the crushed velvet exteriors are the most eye-catching details of the shoes, there’s more to them than what meets the eye.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The crushed garter snake is scrawled on the tarmac in an ampersand.
—Rosanna Warren, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
Made to look like a creepy graveyard, Halloween dirt pudding starts with a layer of thick chocolate pudding that's topped with crushed chocolate cookies.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Shockingly, there’s no oil or butter in the batter—just sugar,eggs and crushed pineapple.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
To make the crushed ice at home, simply add standard ice cubes to a bag, wrap in a towel and crush with a rolling pin.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
The gorgeous solid eucalyptus wood frame pairs beautifully with the crushed velvet fabric.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In the United States, whole-leaf kratom is commonly sold as pills, powders, gummies, drinks, teas, and crushed leaves.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2025
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See the best and worst moments of the night — and spare a thought for the actresses whose ribcages were crushed in the name of fashion — in our roundup of the highs, lows and yikes of the Emmys.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
With one out in the sixth, Johnston crushed his first homer of the night into the upper deck to tie the game at three.
—Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
They are produced from leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, which are crushed before being smoked, brewed with tea or put into gel capsules, officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The jack supporting the vehicle Lord was underneath failed, and the vehicle crushed him, Michelle said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs crushed the Patriots that night, winning 41-14 at Arrowhead Stadium and Brady was benched after the Chiefs smacked him down.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Hong Kong advancers beat decliners, though healthcare was crushed by rumors that the US would impose tariffs on Chinese drugs.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For a little fiery kick, add your favorite hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Postman didn’t envision democracy being crushed from above.
—Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crushed
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The series was originally based on a novel by Margaret Atwood and followed June's life in a dystopian world called Gilead following a Second American Civil War, where women are oppressed and only used in society for their fertility.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Even the long oppressed Russian people would cheer.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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This is some of the baggage that accompanies the most shadowy of sensations – a truly biological, psychological, social, cultural, environmental phenomenon, all mashed together.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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In the Philadelphia Phillies' 19-4 drubbing of the Atlanta Braves, Schwarber mashed four home runs, becoming just the 21st player in MLB history to do so.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Air defenses downed or suppressed 52 drones, the air force said, with the missile and six drones impacting across three locations.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Although Canon had mandated that the Cat's programmability be suppressed, the IAI team nevertheless maintained the ability to compute expressions, which Canon permitted as an extension of the editor metaphor.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Coen repeatedly pounded his chest, seemingly signaling that Lawrence needed to hit his receivers lower.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Eighteen students who fled from the shooting took shelter at a home just down the road, after an initial group of them pounded on the door asking for help, resident Don Cygan told 9News.—
Katie Langford,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Instead of clarity, leaders and teams are often overwhelmed by commentary.—
Jeanne M. Stafford,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And in moments when a winner did say what was on their mind, the Boys & Girls Club bit overwhelmed them.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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At one point, Detroit squeezed 38 points out of six possessions, turning a close game into a major reality check for the Bears.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Why American farmers are feeling squeezed It's been a tough year for America's farmers.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Best Twin Bed with Storage Kids notoriously have a lot of stuff, and when the dresser is packed and closets are stuffed, a storage bed can come in handy for those additional toys or out-of-season clothes.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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The victim in the case was just 7 years old when she was kidnapped, raped, strangled, stuffed in the trunk of a car and then thrown off a bridge after being wrapped in a blanket and having a bag tied over her head, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Gospel music played on speakers, family members served chicken soup, strangers hugged each other, friends left carrying several plates stuffed with leftover food.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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But when Joe gets pulled away by his old search-and-rescue squad mates, Slightly has to improvise and take advantage of the chaos in the lab caused by the eyeball, locking poor Arthur — one of the few adults on the island putting the Lost Boys’ safety above all else — inside to get his face hugged.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Crushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crushed. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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