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  • past participle of crush.
  • past tense form of crush.

crushed







ADJECTIVE
defeated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG






Example Sentences

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The 90-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has been based in India since fleeing the Tibetan capital Lhasa after Chinese troops crushed an uprising in 1959.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Arias said that Gil appeared to have miraculously escaped being crushed when the shopping centre collapsed.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The three reached an excruciating decision: They had to make their way outside and seek help before additional debris crushed them or cut off any escape.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

These evictions crushed their belongings and their humanity.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

The Listener,’ quoted Fin-Kedinn, ‘Gives his heart’s blood to the Mountain. And the Shadow is crushed.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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