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as in breakdown
a mental or nervous collapse
a crack-up required him to take a year off from work
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as in collision
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
two people were injured in a serious crack-up on the interstate
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as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
that sports car isn't all it's cracked up to be
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as in to blow up
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
the movie is being cracked up as the blockbuster of the summer
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
try not to crack up at your own punch lines—it's funnier if you keep a straight face
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Recent Examples of crack-up
Emily Tamkin, The New Republic, 22 Sep. 2023
The movie tracks Carl’s descent, his crack-up, and his slow waking up to reality.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2023
Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2024
Playing two versions of Eggman in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 isn't all it's cracked up to be for Jim Carrey.
—Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Despite their differences on policy, there is little reason to expect a crack-up between the Hungarian and American right in the near future.
—Emily Tamkin, The New Republic, 22 Sep. 2023
The movie tracks Carl’s descent, his crack-up, and his slow waking up to reality.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2023
Verb
Scott Fitzgerald had fame and lost it, had money and spent it, had no money and cracked up.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2024
Playing two versions of Eggman in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 isn't all it's cracked up to be for Jim Carrey.
—Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crack-up
Noun
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Here’s a breakdown of the playoff overtime rules: A coin flip determines which team receives the opening kickoff.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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The genetic breakdown of the Natomas dogs now is not known.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The collision of the two events has set members of the civil rights community on edge, in part because of Trump’s history of inflammatory comments.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Collis asked that anyone who witnessed the collision or caught video footage of it call the Sheriff’s Office at 858-565-5200.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The son of Jackson’s older brother Jermaine Jackson was cast to play the lead, who the film’s producer, Graham King, has praised.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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His versatility, work ethic and team-first attitude impressed former coach Tata Martino and Mascherano has praised him, as well.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ever have a conversation with a colleague that blows up?—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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What of Norman Powell, who is blowing up with a career year of his own at 31?—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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During the inauguration, Infantino was filmed laughing animatedly as Trump stated that the Gulf of Mexico would be renamed the Gulf of America.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Brown had a wonderful sense of self-deprecating humor and laughed about his gaffe for years.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police suspect a motorcycle driver was speeding and impaired during a crash that killed two people and injured two others, according to a news release.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Jan. 2025
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Now, the gulf left by Khun Vichai’s tragic death in the 2018 helicopter crash has never seemed bigger.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Aufderheide, who is also the director of the Resuscitation Research Center, applauded the coalition’s goals.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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Republicans, elated by their party’s political comeback, applauded.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Last fall, when the remnants of a hurricane devastated part of North Carolina, nonprofits including Samaritan’s Purse, Americares and Convoy of Hope all advertised on Google search, trying to collect donations to help those affected by the storms.—
Nico Grant,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The first issue has just three advertisers, none of whom had previously advertised in print: Patou, Diptyque and Frédéric Malle. Leguay thinks luxury brands must pivot from their elevation strategy and pay closer attention to Gen Z and Gen Alpha.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Crack-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crack-up. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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