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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There have been 69 reported fatal crashes linked to an automated-driving system or an advanced driver assistance system from July 2021 to August 2026, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
As commercial flying has got safer, the death toll from suspected intentional crashes increasingly stands out, reports Andrew Tangel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Drivers are highly protected and safety precautions have been boosted further after fatal crashes in nitromethane-fuelled cars in 2004 and 2008, with races reduced in length.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
You’ll change jobs, get raises, have kids, buy and sell houses, and live through a few market crashes.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
It crashes onto its side, sending china, glass, and food flying.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
