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crush

[kruhsh] / krʌʃ /


NOUN
infatuation
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Qualcomm is standing out among the newsmakers of Wednesday’s after-hours crush.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Producers roast the rounded hearts of agave plants in fire pits or kilns, then crush and ferment the cooked material before distilling it in smaller batches.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

Later he fastens his attentions on an unthreatening neighbor and his daughter, who has a crush on Frank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Her crush — and the increased socialization it brought to her life — taught her she was the magic ingredient to her own joy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

I’d tried to force the fairy tale, but maybe it was time to admit I couldn’t generate feelings for Ethan when I still had a massive crush on Trey.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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