crush-proof

adjective

Definition of crush-proofnext
as in resistant

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crush-proof
  1. resistant
  2. sturdy
  3. tempered
  4. tough
  5. compressed
  6. sound
Adjective
  • Tomatoes are susceptible to many common plant diseases and modern plant breeding efforts have focused heavily on developing resistant hybrids.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Younger consumers who tend to be renters are finding landlords increasingly resistant to allowing pets.
    — Greg Petro, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of resistant
Adjective
  • These insights shaped every detail of the grill—from the cook engine to the closed cabinet that discreetly hides the gas tank to the sturdy stainless-steel handle, a signature of Weber quality.
    — Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The shed has built-in ventilation, a window, sturdy flooring, and a padlock-compatible locking mechanism on the door.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of sturdy
Adjective
  • The standard model comes with a tempered glass screen, stainless steel case, and a 20mm silicone sport band.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The more tempered advocates point to how its value lies in the way existing infrastructures of digital video ultimately solve the problem of discovery long bemoaned by podcasters.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of tempered
Adjective
  • This likely helped maintain its brand trust during tough times. 8.
    — Paul Klein, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The opening weekend miss for what was a very buzzy Sundance title back in 2023 about a troubled but ambitious bodybuilder follows controversy around its star and comes at a tough time for indie films in general.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • The multi-national trash hauler that will soon service the majority of St. Paul’s residential routes will have to find a new home for its planned truck maintenance and compressed natural gas refueling center.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The compressed sense of time bonds what is real and what isn’t.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of compressed
Adjective
  • She is equally known for live performance of sound art and handwritten captioning.
    — Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Fiduciaries must base their advice on thorough research, sound analysis, and a deep understanding of your unique circumstances, including risk tolerance, financial goals, and time horizon.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of sound
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“Crush-proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crush-proof. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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