crushable

adjective

Definition of crushablenext
as in friable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crushable
  1. friable
  2. breakable
  3. brittle
  4. fragile
  5. frangible
  6. sensitive
Adjective
  • Foods that are rich in seasoning or flavor, like that delectable sweet potato casserole should probably be avoided as should any turkey that is on the bone as these bones are friable and can be easily crushed into sharp shards which can wreak havoc on a GI tract.
    Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
  • All beds are mulched to prevent water loss and to keep the soil friable.
    Sacramento Bee, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
Definition of friable
Adjective
  • Add Extra Cushion When protecting breakable gifts, many people think packing breakables in their clothes will protect them.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
  • These include placing a physical barrier around the tree, such as a baby gate or playpen, anchoring it securely to prevent it from toppling, and avoiding breakable ornaments or tinsel that can attract a dog's curiosity.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of breakable
Adjective
  • Without this grounding, leadership becomes reactive, brittle and untethered.
    Leonie H. Mattison, MBA, EdD, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • First, a bit of background: Biotin is a B vitamin known for promoting healthy hair and helping with brittle nails.
    April Benshosan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of brittle
Adjective
  • After 50 years of brutal military dictatorship, the country underwent a dramatic if fragile democratic opening during the 2010s.
    Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Yet the uptick in travel to the ends of Earth has a detrimental impact on the environment, further exacerbating the impact of the climate crisis on fragile ecosystems.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of fragile
Adjective
  • Solid fences are safer today thanks to safety features like frangible pins and MIM clips that make a fence fall or collapse when hit.
    Olivia Hampton, NPR, 5 June 2024
  • If the boat does not stop, the Interceptor pulls alongside and the agent fires with disintegrating frangible ammunition into the boat’s engine.
    New York Times, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2021
Definition of frangible
Adjective
  • What to Know Since mid-November, reports of drones have surfaced in northeastern states including New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, some near sensitive locations like military bases.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The case focuses on efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn Georgia's 2020 election result by pressuring state officials and election workers, submitting a slate of false electors and attempting to tamper with sensitive voting equipment.
    Sam Gringlas, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of sensitive
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