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Recent Examples of crutch
In McLeod’s view, the future of AI could streamline the matching element of dating, working as a service rather than a crutch for users.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Above all, Gulf states have become Iran’s crutch in pursuing nuclear negotiations with the United States.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2025
Unlike traditional bilingual books, which print side-by-side translations that learners can rely on as a crutch, FabuLingua’s approach is purely auditory.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Without this foundation of discernment and ethics, AI tools risk becoming crutches rather than enhancement tools that prepare students for responsible AI use throughout their academic and professional careers.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Above all, Gulf states have become Iran’s crutch in pursuing nuclear negotiations with the United States.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2025
Unlike traditional bilingual books, which print side-by-side translations that learners can rely on as a crutch, FabuLingua’s approach is purely auditory.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Without this foundation of discernment and ethics, AI tools risk becoming crutches rather than enhancement tools that prepare students for responsible AI use throughout their academic and professional careers.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crutch
Noun
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And he was given props for taking theatrical chances on titles that were originally intended to go straight to streaming, such as Smile and Mean Girls.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Perry held onto the insect during the prop malfunction, briefly gazing up at the contraption holding it together before continuing to sing the track.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During the Cold War, the military-industrial complex was driven by corporations that operated as handmaidens to the state.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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That is Esther and her handmaiden in his painting, sure as life.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
19 July 2025
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“Crutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crutch. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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