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
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.
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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
Beijing's stockpiling Chinese processors of raw soybeans, also known as crushers, pig farmers and feed producers have built up inventories that exceed typical levels, while state reserves have added further cushion.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025
Cena evened the score at 2-2 by countering the calf crusher into an AA.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
For decades, an arms race has been conducted between rival engineers in Munich, Ingolstadt, Stuttgart, and Zuffenhausen, each trying to best the others and build the ultimate four-door, four-wheel Autobahn crusher, fit for the fattest fat-cat captains of industry.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
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
Beijing's stockpiling Chinese processors of raw soybeans, also known as crushers, pig farmers and feed producers have built up inventories that exceed typical levels, while state reserves have added further cushion.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025
Cena evened the score at 2-2 by countering the calf crusher into an AA.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
For decades, an arms race has been conducted between rival engineers in Munich, Ingolstadt, Stuttgart, and Zuffenhausen, each trying to best the others and build the ultimate four-door, four-wheel Autobahn crusher, fit for the fattest fat-cat captains of industry.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crusher
Noun
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Game 5, a potential clincher for the Ducks, is in Edmonton on Tuesday.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
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The second man advantage of the second overtime was the clincher for the Stars, who led after the first period, trailed after the second period, tied it in the third and in the end found a way to rally.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All these factors combined lead to more walks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Princess Eugenie donned one of her over-the-top head toppers as Queen Elizabeth waved on.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Sandwich Upgrades Our testers loved reaching for these condiments and toppers to really up their sandwich game.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That game was the capper to the big weekend that might have decided the rookie race.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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That game was the capper to the big weekend that might have decided the rookie race.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Coquille Indian Tribe in Oregon adopted the Indigenous determinants of health by ordinance last year, and Roth has been working with them as chairman of their executive health board to incorporate the determinants of health across their agencies.—
ANITA HOFSCHNEIDER,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, since the risk of contracting HIV is closely linked to the social determinants of health, such as having safe and stable housing and employment, barriers to HIV testing could further widen health gaps.—
Nathaniel M. Tran,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Crusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusher. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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