Thesaurus results for CRUSHER

crusher

noun

Definition of crusher

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 Hundreds of Denver comics also performed there, with nationally touring acts such as Ben Roy and Andrew Orvedahl (Cayton-Holland’s Grawlix partners) and crushers such as Josh Blue, Janae Burris, Troy Walker, and Christie Buchele. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 July 2026 Adventure bikes have ballooned into 600-pound continent crushers. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026 The background here, what happened, and the history itself, prior to us finding the engine itself that escaped the crusher. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 17 June 2026 In 2023 and 2024, investors from China, Canada and Ethiopia arrived at artisanal mining sites with rock crushers, excavators and flasks filled with mercury, according to dozens of interviews with local miners, government officials and industry insiders. — Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge, The Dial, 12 June 2026 And basic math, in politics as in life, so often serves as the great crusher of dreams. — 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

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Adding to Rezaeian’s agony, right before the final whistle another potential clincher, a header from Khalilzadeh, hit the crossbar.

— Sean Gregory, Time, 28 June 2026
Reinhart also has 32 goals across four Stanley Cup playoff runs, scoring the game-winner in Florida’s first Cup clincher in 2024 and scoring four goals in their second Cup clincher in 2025.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

Definition of clincher

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While commenter gave a thoroughly detailed response, prominent Sedalia historian Becky Imhauser spoke about the city’s history with the fair, and what factors went into it being housed in Sedalia.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
An abnormally wet winter in Europe — with long-lasting rain and frequent storms in January and February — is likely a factor in the wildfires.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of factor

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The cake was baked by the couple’s friend, Alora Kinley, and flavored with vanilla buttercream and fresh strawberries, and topped with an adorable personalized dog topper of their pups.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Thanks to an influx of shimmery nail toppers, there’s no need to book a chrome pedicure at the salon this season.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of topper

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Burrows’ performance as James Burrows, television comedy icon, in HBO’s The Comeback proved a worthy career capper.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
This time — in his first victory since then — Clark closed with four birdies over five holes, including that short capper at 18.

— CBS News, CBS News, 25 May 2026

Definition of capper

Noun

In many populations, obesity treatment also needs to be done in the context of socio-economic and family dynamics, with real support for the social determinants of health.

— Bryan Sivak, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Sleep Tracking Sleep is one of the most powerful and most neglected determinants of longevity.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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