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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
Jamie Barton, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
This is especially true of mid-sized pike, which will crush bass lures, live bait, and even big muskie lures without hesitation.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
Manveena Suri, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
Making grade-school crushes in Create a Sim so we could get married, trapping my high school enemies in the pool, and building my dream home while interior decorating my existing one.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere in the Champions League, PSV scored an extra-time winner to beat Juventus 4-3 on aggregate, PSG crushed Brest 7-0 to win 10-0 over both legs, and a goalless draw between Borussia Dortmund and Sporting CP saw the German side go through with a 3-0 aggregate victory.
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The crush at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the city of Prayagraj occurred after a barrier broke, according to Akanksha Rana, special executive officer for the festival.
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One egg can be replaced with ¼ cup of applesauce, or half of one large banana that is mashed until gooey.—
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Instructions Step 1 In a rocks glass, use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently mash the lime wedges into the sugar, focusing on the flesh of the fruit rather than the skins.—
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Colloidal oatmeal helps quell any requisite inflammation, while tranexamic acid works to fade spots.—
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The state has scrambled to quell the labor dispute.—
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During the depths of the pandemic, Las Vegas’ blindingly bustling main boulevard jerked to a grinding halt that highlighted the unconventional traits of the world’s biggest entertainment mecca — like how the grand doors to Sin City’s extravagant resorts are never closed nor unstaffed.—
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That would have aligned with Beijing’s longstanding efforts to present itself as a neutral party and voice of the Global South that is ready to broker peace in the grinding conflict – even as NATO accused it of supplying Moscow’s defense industry with dual-use goods.—
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Places like Chicago Animal Care and Control where Lily came from have been overwhelmed with dog and cat intakes this past month.—
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While that does not preclude the possibility of another team overwhelming the Padres with a trade offer for Cease, a deal involving closer Robert Suarez remains at least a decent possibility.—
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These are dunked in grapefruit ponzu or spicy kimchi dressing or simply squeezed with lemon.—
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It’s further squeezed by competition from others in the space, including Etsy, Michael’s and Hobby Lobby, as well as big-box and online retailers such as Amazon and Walmart.—
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The passengers, migrants from China and Ecuador, were crammed into the cargo area with no seats or ventilation, concealed by cardboard taped over the windows.—
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Things can also get frustratingly chaotic in battle when too many enemies and allies are crammed into tight quarters.—
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In an ode to Tara’s win weeks earlier, Hunter hugged his wife after the event once again.—
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When the ball found the bottom of the cup at 18, Aberg clenched his fist, punched the air, hugged his caddie and smiled.—
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Another great example could be turning a passion for cooking or playing a sport into an online course, teaching others how to master recipes and techniques.—
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Terry, who has worked in the solar industry for 18 years, traces his passion back to a business trip to China in 2010.—
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“Crush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crush. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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