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as in collision
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
the fiery crash of two jumbo jet airplanes in midair
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as in collapse
a falling short of one's goals
refused to be discouraged by the crash of her hairdressing business
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as in shock
a forceful coming together of two things
a story about the crash of two alien cultures and the unfortunate consequences
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as in to smash
to cause to break with violence and much noise
crashed the vase against the wall
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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the speeding car crashed into the tree with horrifying results
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as in to die
to stop functioning
my computer crashed yet again
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as in to fall
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
sales of that phone have crashed since the competing version came out
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as in to retire
slang
to go to one's bed in order to sleep
I'm so exhausted that I'm just going to crash as soon as we get home
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as in to stay
slang
to reside as a temporary guest
I'm going to crash at my sister's apartment when I'm in New York
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Recent Examples of crash
Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
The family of Texas man Michael Sheehan filed a lawsuit in June, detailing a 2024 crash in Baytown in which Sheehan’s vehicle left the road, struck a culvert and caught fire.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Separate bystander videos of the shooting showed Ross, who was masked, firing multiple shots into Renee's vehicle, including from the driver's side front window, which then crashed.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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Multiple people were injured in a vehicle crash on Interstate 485 in northwest Charlotte Thursday night that caused a traffic backup after lanes were shut down.
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The memorial, which witnesses said was where Good’s car crashed after she was shot, was lined with flower bouquets and lit by dozens of candles.
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Conversely, collision coverage helps when your own car is damaged in a crash, whereas medical coverage helps cover treatment costs following an accident.—
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Neither alcohol nor drugs were determined to be factors in the collision.—
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If trees and powerlines collapse, there's a chance that patio furniture can become airborne.—
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The Sacramento Kings suffered another fourth-quarter collapse as their losing streak continued with another blowout loss.—
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The industry must continue addressing issues like equitable access, over-commercialization, and ensuring that the original advocates of legalization benefit from the boom.—
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Then, yellow, and boom—I was stuck.—
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The actors then check her vitals and read paperwork before giving the star a major shock.—
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After a volatile 2025 marked by persistent geopolitical shocks, the early days of the new year suggest continuity rather than relief.—
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The conservative impulse — skepticism of sweeping change, respect for traditions, wariness of unintended consequences — can prevent politics from becoming a moral joyride that smashes against the guardrails and calls it courage.—
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As Hodges stood there, scared and vulnerable, the man grabbed his baton and bashed him on the head with it, rupturing his lip and smashing his skull.—
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Bolstering that pair — or, even better, the second pair, and bumping down rookie Axel Sandin-Pellikka to the third — would go a long way toward solidifying the blue line.—
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Pending toxicology test results in 180 other cases will likely bump the total up more.—
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By 1971, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and Brian Jones had all died at the age of twenty-seven from drugs and alcohol.—
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This year's awards season promises to deliver more inspiration, but in the meantime, do yourself a favor an invest in a quality round brush, some styling gel or pomade, and a ride-or-die can of hairspray.—
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But the billionaire has pushed back against guardrails for Grok within the firm, one source with knowledge of the situation at xAI told CNN.—
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More than three months after a fire destroyed more than a dozen businesses in a shopping center in Colorado's Nederland community, many residents are still pushing for the debris to be cleaned up.—
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“Crash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crash. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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