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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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Recent Examples of crush
Nathan Bomey, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
To know that a solution has always existed but has never been conceived by us would be crushing to human pride.
—Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
These socially awkward teens are eager to impress their crushes, Jules (Emma Stone) and Becca (Martha MacIsaac), by providing alcohol for Jules’ big party.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Zoom in: The retail behemoth reported 5.3% growth in U.S. comparable sales (excluding fuel) over last year's third quarter, crushing Wall Street's expectations of 3.6%, according to Bank of America.
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Kim Kwang-ho, former chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, was the most senior police officer among more than 20 police and government officials indicted over the crush in Itaewon, a popular nightlife district in Seoul.
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When not mashing the go-fast pedal, the motor has a continuous power rating of about 67 hp (50 kW).New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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In a large mixing bowl, using the back of a spoon, mash together an egg yolk, anchovies, roasted garlic, and salt into a paste.Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Landing the highly touted prospect may quell speculation that Sanders would leave Boulder for a head coaching job in the NFL.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The most recent time it was used was in 1992 by President George H.W. Bush after both city and state leaders asked for federal help to quell the L.A. riots.Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
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The player’s gear — 25 rackets and more than 30 shirts — was ground up and turned into a camo-like speckled composite in tones of blue that was used for the bezel and case of the 42-mm timepiece.Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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It’s often praised to put your head down and grind it out alone — a great display of belief in oneself — but leaning into the help of others creates a community around your ideas, which is crucial to your entrepreneurial journey.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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And many large-scale Russian attacks -- such as Sunday's, which targeted Ukraine's power grid -- feature a combination of drones, and cruise and ballistic missiles aimed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Lorraine Longhi said her family has been overwhelmed with messages offering support.Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024
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Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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The investigation reveals a dismal picture of a company with a sales culture that depends on squeezing infirm and elderly patients and the government for every penny.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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Millions more cram the sidewalks to clap, bang drums, and wave sardonic homemade signs.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
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Using this technique, mapmakers could cram most of an area's Republicans into one district, which the Republican candidate is guaranteed to win by a large margin while assuring Democrats can win the surrounding districts.Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
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Her Girls Aloud bandmates Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts were also in attendance as the singer was laid to rest, and both were seen hugging Payne’s ex-bandmate Harry Styles.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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That also means this is the last time this specific group will fight as a team, and the locker room scene before the last match is pretty wholesome: All beefs are set aside, with Demetri and Eli finally apologizing and hugging it out.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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As does her passion for pasta, which echoes time spent at the late Del Posto in NYC.Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Modeling the fall of Rome in an alternate version of New York City, ‘Megalopolis’ has been ‘The Godfather’ director’s passion project for over 40 years.Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Crush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crush. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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