crusher

noun

Definition of crushernext
as in clincher
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming the crusher was that we would be out of town that weekend in any event

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crusher
  1. clincher
  2. coup de grace
  3. factor
  4. topper
  5. capper
  6. determinant
Noun
  • This tiebreaker was made official by victories from the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Commanders on Sunday, with the Commanders' win being the clincher.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Tatis collected three hits in the clincher, two home runs in the Padres’ Game 2 win over the Dodgers in the NLDS in Los Angeles and another blast in the second inning of the Padres’ Game 3 win at Petco Park.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Definition of clincher
Noun
  • The coup de grace for Mansour, first reported in the Chicago Sun-Times, came in November.
    — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Losing Syria, the only other nation-state in the axis other than Iran, may be the coup de grace.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of coup de grace
Noun
  • And much as Vander Heiden observed with breast cancer metastasis to the brain, access to fatty acids was a key factor—specifically, the fatty acid palmitate, whose functions include serving as an energy source and as a component of cellular membranes.
    — Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The energy giant may report a $2.7 billion gain in profit in the first quarter from the prior three months, with fuel manufacturing the largest contributing factor, Bloomberg reported, citing a company filing.
    — Josh Fellman, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of factor
Noun
  • Feed them to your cat companion directly from the tube as a scrumptious snack or a tasty meal topper.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Wayfair currently has over 8,000 bedding deals on cooling sheets, airy duvet covers, gel fiber pillows, and memory foam mattress toppers for up to 87 percent off.
    — Ali Faccenda, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of topper
Noun
  • As this trilogy capper's title suggests, attempts at peace between apes and humans have failed miserably.
    — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
  • For Chappell Roan, this is going to be the capper to an amazing year.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2025
Definition of capper
Noun
  • These somewhat redundant three layers of determinants robustly channel a trajectory of predictable behavior.
    — Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Some recent industry messaging has contrasted with language from the Biden administration's rhetoric centered on accessibility, affordability and social determinants of health.
    — Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of determinant
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“Crusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusher. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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