crashes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of crashesnext
plural of crash
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as in collisions
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 collapses
a falling short of one's goals refused to be discouraged by the crash of her hairdressing business

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as in booms
a loud explosive sound the crash of cymbals

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as in impacts
a forceful coming together of two things a story about the crash of two alien cultures and the unfortunate consequences

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crashes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of crash
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as in smashes
to cause to break with violence and much noise crashed the vase against the wall

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as in bumps
to come into usually forceful contact with something the speeding car crashed into the tree with horrifying results

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as in dies
to stop functioning my computer crashed yet again

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as in pushes
to force one's way fleeing animals crashed through the forest

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as in falls
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 retires
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 stays
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 Synonyms for crashes
  1. collisions
  2. dies
  3. pushes
  4. falls
  5. fails
  6. accidents
  7. failures
  8. settles
Noun
  • Other tips for driving in snow Navigation apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze collect real-time information on traffic slowdowns and collisions.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The colors of the aurora depend on the type of gas and altitude of the collisions, with green light being produced by oxygen at lower altitudes, red light by higher altitude oxygen and purple/blue light being a result of nitrogen molecules.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of collisions
Verb
  • He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • With only one star to speak of, and no flashbacks or subplots to break up the central narrative, Netflix’s survival drama lives or dies by the quality of its lead performance.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of dies
Verb
  • Our show often pushes boundaries somewhat for the network, so that’s not abnormal for them.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Lean on a Success Partner Find someone who knows you well, celebrates your wins, pushes you to move forward, and supports you when things get tough.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of pushes
Verb
  • He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Still, there's plenty of emotions to be had when a florist (Blake Lively) falls for a charming neurosurgeon (director Justin Baldoni), her childhood sweetheart (Brandon Sklenar) re-enters her life, and her beau turns into an abusive jerk.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of falls
Verb
  • And if all else fails, Nicole Kidman is always available.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Traditional data monitoring focuses on infrastructure but fails to provide visibility into the data itself—its accuracy, freshness and reliability.
    Gaurav Aggarwal, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of fails
Noun
  • During his tenure, the Federal Railroad Administration audited the railways in the wake of two fatal accidents in 2021 and 2022.
    Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This increases the risk of rear-end collisions or accidents in emergencies where rapid braking is required.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of accidents
Noun
  • Recent security failures have resulted in massive breaches, compromising terabytes of data and hundreds of millions of records.
    Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The absence of diverse perspectives in innovation has led to notable failures.
    Shelley Zalis, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of failures
Verb
  • The best way to tackle this show is to watch Season 1, then look up the big spoiler for Season 2, and then skip Season 2 and watch Season 3, where the program ultimately settles into its melodramatic, soapy groove.
    Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
  • As Seattle settles into the rainy season, don't expect a sea of umbrellas on the sidewalks.
    Christine Clarridge, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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