crush
verb (used with object)
to press or squeeze with a force that destroys or deforms.
are crushing
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present progressiveof crush.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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As you can see from this chart, big energy stocks are crushing the rest of the market so far this year.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
But by doing so, we are crushing young people’s shot at homeownership and growing their wealth.
From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026
"Utility bills are suffocating us. Prices are crushing us. It's very hard to get by."
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
Walmart’s strong sales figures reinforce a long-term retail trend: Retailers that offer a perceived deal on necessary goods, plus relative convenience, are crushing competitors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
"Meanwhile," Master Mervale suggested, after an interval, "it is I that you are crushing."
From The Line of Love Dizain des Mariages by Cabell, James Branch
