crush
verb (used with object)
to press or squeeze with a force that destroys or deforms.
will crush
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future tenseof crush.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Alibaba, like many other tech stocks—particularly Chinese tech stocks—has been dragged down by fears that artificial intelligence will crush its profits.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
“Companies are worried that DeepSeek will crush the profit capabilities of U.S. AI giants,” said Ray Wang, chief executive of Constellation Research, a research and advisory firm in Silicon Valley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2025
But, Dr Doetsch is confident that approaches using quantum computing will crush the problem.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2024
“It will crush city budgets around the country,” said Denver Mayor Mike Johnston.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2023
Bowdy is probably going to start varsity as a freshman, but I figure the bigger and better kids will crush me.
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
