crash
verb (used without object)
to make a loud, clattering noise, as of something dashed to pieces.
crashes
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present tense formof crash (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Make two assumptions, he says: The long-run expected return on stocks is positive, and young investors have decades of labor income ahead of them to offset the risks of market crashes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Car crashes are common in Egypt, and often blamed on reckless driving, poor maintenance and uneven law enforcement.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Overall, 5,350 people died in large truck crashes in 2024, according to the most recent data available from the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
According to the city’s transportation department, there have been more than 95 crashes on Forest Lawn Drive since 2013.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
A woman turns the corner and almost crashes into her.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
