as in clincher
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming
the crusher was that we would be out of town that weekend in any event
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Recent Examples of crusher
And basic math, in politics as in life, so often serves as the great crusher of dreams.
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Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
The supply chain runs mine to crusher to leaching tanks to solvent extraction columns to metal reduction furnaces to sintering presses — each a separate facility, a separate specialized workforce, a separate capital cycle.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
His Saturday-night blowout in Amsterdam officially kicked off the first Harry tour season since his record-breaking Love On Tour signed off in July 2023 — an unthinkably long layoff for the ultimate mega–pop crowd-crusher.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Just as the discerning Neolithic bruiser sought out alderwood for his skull crusher, today’s man of action should turn to James Smith & Sons and its picturesque Victorian shop on London’s New Oxford Street.
—Air Mail, 9 May 2026
The company wants to be allowed to use a commercial crusher to process the rock on site, but says it wouldn’t be done frequently.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
The rock crusher itself appeared to be a mobile unit, not a permanent one.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Denver comedy fans are well served this weekend with headlining sets from hometown hero Josh Blue, a stand-up crusher who’s been showing comics how it’s done since grabbing national attention in 2006 with his hilariously deft, self-effacing routines.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
But regulation losses … those are the crushers.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
The supply chain runs mine to crusher to leaching tanks to solvent extraction columns to metal reduction furnaces to sintering presses — each a separate facility, a separate specialized workforce, a separate capital cycle.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
His Saturday-night blowout in Amsterdam officially kicked off the first Harry tour season since his record-breaking Love On Tour signed off in July 2023 — an unthinkably long layoff for the ultimate mega–pop crowd-crusher.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Just as the discerning Neolithic bruiser sought out alderwood for his skull crusher, today’s man of action should turn to James Smith & Sons and its picturesque Victorian shop on London’s New Oxford Street.
—Air Mail, 9 May 2026
The company wants to be allowed to use a commercial crusher to process the rock on site, but says it wouldn’t be done frequently.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
The rock crusher itself appeared to be a mobile unit, not a permanent one.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Denver comedy fans are well served this weekend with headlining sets from hometown hero Josh Blue, a stand-up crusher who’s been showing comics how it’s done since grabbing national attention in 2006 with his hilariously deft, self-effacing routines.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
But regulation losses … those are the crushers.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crusher
Noun
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From 2024 to 2025, Nvidia, the fastest grower, added $85 billion in sales, one-fourth the clincher for SpaceX in the final year of Trainer’s timeline.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The Mavericks’ clincher against Fort Wayne came in Game 6 at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, where Kansas City beat the Komets 4-3 in overtime.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Alcohol was a big factor and Adderall and cocaine were big factors.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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While those shortfalls are diminishing, any sudden expenses, including those caused by factors outside of the city’s control, could quickly add to that burden.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The coffee and doughnut chain announced its summer menu June 3, featuring new drinks such as the Pink Pineapple and Pink Daydream Refreshers and a Barbie Pink Strawberry Cold Foam, a limited-time topper that adds a layer of pink, creamy strawberry flavor to a variety of iced beverages.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The rooms’ focal point is the famous Four Seasons bed, which has a customizable mattress and pillow topper.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Lee’s mad dash was the rarest of quetzal feathers in an otherwise drab capper to the four-game series.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The skit, eh, sketch, gets a capper when Brennan returns to announce the arrival of an even bigger Someone Big.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In my own research on Ebola, SARS and MERS, my colleagues and I have shown that the speed at which infected people are identified and removed from the community is one of the strongest determinants of outbreak size.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Above all else, the defense’s ability to adopt a new scheme with mostly returning personnel will be another key determinant of the Bills’ ceiling in 2026.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Crusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusher. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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