crush
verb (used with object)
to press or squeeze with a force that destroys or deforms.
crushing
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present participleof crush.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In D.C., home prices are up markedly in the nearby suburbs, which often come with crushing commutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
"The battle for succession has largely remained an in-house rather than a national matter following the weakening of political institutions and the crushing of dissenting voices," said Waluya.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
The Sparks opened a three-game homestand and the first since Ogwumike’s retirement announcement with a crushing 124-88 loss to the Atlanta Dream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
England's crushing victory over Pakistan is their seventh consecutive win in Leeds, their longest current winning streak at any ground in the world.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Her mother said nothing as she ran to Anya, and the hug she enveloped Anya in was nearly rib crushing.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
