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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In the last quarter-century, only four series have required a seventh frame, with the average audiences ranging from 19 million for the Spurs-Pistons clincher in 2005 to 31 million for the second Cavs-Warriors series nine years ago.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2025 -
Ruben Amorim has endured a miserable campaign since joining United, but the vibes would indeed be ameliorated with a trophy hoist and Champions League clincher.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Israel softened up the target; America delivered the coup de grace.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The coup de grace was delivered a minute into injury time as Mount seized on a poor clearance from Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Among the factors – beyond the prospect of a hard cap – in sitting out Thursday night’s second round was the Heat already with a packed roster at the moment.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Your credit limit on a zero-interest card might range from $1,500 to $10,000 or more, depending on your credit score and other factors.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Sport an oversized raffia topper for a day at the lido, a canvas wide-brim for an afternoon of gardening, or one with a grosgrain-ribbon chin strap when going for a walk.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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The dessert bars are made up of three layers: a blondie-like base, chocolate chip filling, and crispy meringue topper.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2025
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But Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care for transgender youth was the kind of attention many advocates didn’t want and the capper to a month of discouragement.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
22 June 2025
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The perfect capper to a day in Sebastian is dinner at one of the city’s many waterfront restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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The central bank’s policies are a main determinant of inflation, but fiscal policy also affects inflation.—
Norbert Michel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Because social determinants account for 80% of our health, incorporating them as a healing modality just makes sense.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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“Crusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusher. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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