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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

crushing

/krʌʃɪŋ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does crushing mean?

verb, noun

To press or squeeze something with a lot of force, or to cause someone to feel extremely sad or upset. A feeling of being extremely sad or upset.

Example

"The news of the breakup was crushing, and she felt like she couldn't get out of bed."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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