Synonyms of crush
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as in to mash 
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as in to quell
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as in to grind
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as in to overwhelm
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as in to squeeze
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as in to cram
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as in to hug
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as in mashing
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as in quelling
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as in grinding
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as in devastating
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as in squeezing
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as in cramming
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as in hugging
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as in passion
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as in swarm
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as in overwhelming
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as in to quell
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 to grind
to reduce to fine particles
crushed the baby's medicine tablet and mixed it with applesauce
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as in to overwhelm
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 to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
she tearfully crushed the child to her breast
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as in swarm
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
the huge crush in the store must have far exceeded safety limits
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as in overwhelming
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as in quelling
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 grinding
to reduce to fine particles
crushed the baby's medicine tablet and mixed it with applesauce
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as in devastating
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 squeezing
to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of
after crushing the grapes, let the skins soak in the juice in order to extract some color
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as in cramming
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 hugging
to put one's arms around and press tightly
she tearfully crushed the child to her breast
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Recent Examples of crush
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Watching the men who trusted him to lead them home devoured by monsters or crushed by clashing rocks was not a fairytale, but a nightmare.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
Carpenter crushes right-handed pitching, but that’s hardly news.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Verb
No longer oppressed by external authority, we are instead crushed by the weight of limitless possibility.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Watching the men who trusted him to lead them home devoured by monsters or crushed by clashing rocks was not a fairytale, but a nightmare.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Noun
This is why many of you will develop a crush or fall in love with someone.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
Carpenter crushes right-handed pitching, but that’s hardly news.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crush
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While market opportunity and product-market fit are paramount, successful entrepreneurship often stems from an innate drive and passion for pursuing a vision.—
Daniel Ramsey,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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On May 24, Saturn will enter Aries for the first time in decades, marking the start of a new era of autonomy and bold passion.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Joseph Quinn’s Hellfire Club captain Eddie, a new fan favorite, sadly perished after being attacked by a swarm of Demobats in Episode 9.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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These swarms are faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.—
Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Crow-Armstrong, 23, is currently under club control through the 2030 season, meaning there isn’t an overwhelming sense of urgency.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The Valkyries, though, fought back to avoid an overwhelming rout.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Comments beneath the post were sincere and heartfelt, with over 18,000 people sharing their love for the lab and thanking her family for brightening their days.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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People on campus, in Connecticut and beyond, started falling in love with him.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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As part of the celebration, someone blew bubbles amid the throng of Pointers.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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On Tuesday, a massive throng of Palestinians overran the first GHF aid site in southern Gaza, tearing down some of the fencing and climbing over crowd control barriers.—
Mohammad Al Sawalhi,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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And sometimes, that transformation, though painful, can deepen our capacity for compassion, connection, and appreciation for the precious gift of life itself.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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For millions of Americans, the road to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is slow and painful, sought only when symptoms become unmistakable.—
Louise Jacobsen Fisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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The group were filmed licking and sniffing the younger kitten in a clear show of affection, in the post to TikTok from April 25.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Upon his release, Nick learns that the target of his affections has another admirer, Chester (Shawn Ashmore), his no-nonsense parole officer.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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But Pope Francis had a way of speaking to those who had fled, bringing back the flock and inviting new believers to the table.—
Laura Castañeda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The Velvet Denim offers a tactile feel that is customizable thanks to the flock finishes that can be tailored to specific design requirements.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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“Crush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crush. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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