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crashing

[krash-ing] / ˈkræʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
absolute
Synonyms
STRONG
complete plain sheer total utter
WEAK
all-out arrant downright out-and-out outright pure supreme thorough unbounded unconditional unequivocal unlimited unmitigated
Antonyms
STRONG
incomplete uncertain unfinished
ADJECTIVE
superlative
Synonyms
STRONG
swell
WEAK
excellent exceptional fabulous grand great marvelous sensational superb terrific

Example Sentences

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A pilot was hospitalized Monday after crashing his small plane in the parking lot of an auto store in Pacoima, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

So investors who were “overhedged for chaos” have sent prices of put options, or bets on markets going lower, crashing and big investors racing to cover bearish positions on stocks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

They’ve also spent years terrorizing locals by leaping from the waves and crashing into boaters, water skiers and fishermen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A year ago, Applied Optoelectronics was a sleepy, unprofitable tech stock best known for crashing in 2017 when orders from Amazon.com dried up.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

My good mood that day had come crashing down around my ears when Regan had cut me off on the path.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin