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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Excessive rain in Brazil may delay sugarcane crushing, which would mean less near-term sugar supply.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
But despite a crushing loss to their biggest rivals, the Longhorns don’t believe the sky is falling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
At the same time, it evolved enormous molars suited to grinding and crushing tough, hard foods, functioning much like a mortar and pestle.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
It seems like McKinley wants to deliver a crushing blow, but then feints at the last minute, opting for a more optimistic kind of fantasy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
I race to him, and he gives me a crushing hug.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
