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
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
The material is man-made from crushed quartz crystals combined with binders like resin and pigments for color.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 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
Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
The second quarter crushed the Celtics.
—Jay King, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Barger crushed a 2-and-1 slider for a grand slam.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Some drugs come in a powder or liquid form or can be crushed and mixed into applesauce.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Their 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape has aromas of red plum, red raspberry, and crushed violet petals with soft, rounded tannins and flavors of cassis, raspberry, and black plum.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Next to the nonwoven ends sits a tray of unused beads, some of which have seemingly spilled over and were crushed into dust by footsteps.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
He was crushed with grief, Anna wrote, and with guilt—his son had inherited epilepsy from him.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Toss together chicken, barbecue sauce, peach preserves, olive oil, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper in a 9- x 13-inch baking dish until chicken is evenly coated and cornstarch is fully incorporated into sauce.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
The material is man-made from crushed quartz crystals combined with binders like resin and pigments for color.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 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
At one point in the third quarter, Daniels scrambled against a blitz, stopped to throw, then retreated again 14 yards behind the line of scrimmage and completed a pass while getting crushed to the ground.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
The second quarter crushed the Celtics.
—Jay King, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Barger crushed a 2-and-1 slider for a grand slam.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Some drugs come in a powder or liquid form or can be crushed and mixed into applesauce.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Their 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape has aromas of red plum, red raspberry, and crushed violet petals with soft, rounded tannins and flavors of cassis, raspberry, and black plum.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Next to the nonwoven ends sits a tray of unused beads, some of which have seemingly spilled over and were crushed into dust by footsteps.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
He was crushed with grief, Anna wrote, and with guilt—his son had inherited epilepsy from him.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Toss together chicken, barbecue sauce, peach preserves, olive oil, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper in a 9- x 13-inch baking dish until chicken is evenly coated and cornstarch is fully incorporated into sauce.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 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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However, these cells are normally suppressed by testosterone and kept in check by the body’s overall hormone balance.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The autocratic czarist regime ruled with an iron hand and suppressed opposition through censorship, banishment, and executions.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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Thomas was pounded by two Tustin defenders on a run to the left as Thomas tried to get into the end zone.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Ukraine is being pounded by a barrage of Russian strikes across the country, including a drone strike on a kindergarten in its second-largest city, Kharkiv.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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After giving birth to him, she’s overwhelmed by irreconcilably conflicting emotions—Javed is at once her own flesh, and an embodiment of his father’s actions.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Over the past few days, the mother of three was overwhelmed by the number of comments on her original post.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the eighth, the Dodgers squeezed two more out of Toronto’s bullpen to create a cushion for Yamamoto.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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But the program may still get squeezed by the sweeping cuts proposed across the government.—
Katie Thornton,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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Galen Clavio walked into the student mailroom – back when student mailrooms were still a thing – and found an envelope stuffed in his mailbox.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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There are a variety of classic daifuku (mochi stuffed with red beans) to choose from, but the real knockouts here are the mochi that are themed around flowers, seasons, and small animals.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a confusing sequence of events, the two then hugged endearingly and walked the aisle out of the ceremony together.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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The dress, which hugged her hourglass figure, featured 50,000 freshwater pearls and 16,000 crystal pearls.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Crushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crushed. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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