Thesaurus results for CRACK UP

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noun

ˈkrak-ˌəp

Definition of crack-up

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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crack up

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verb

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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By the end of 1857, no one knew the crack-up of the Union was coming in three years, or that the nation would be in a civil war in four, but the portents were bleak. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026 The crack-up could also be precipitated by a severe financial crisis during which certain governments, such as France, could no longer sell their bonds. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025

Verb

Paige, known for his tall tales, would crack up other members of the organization. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026 Mark Toothaker, a stallion sales manager for Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, was on the couch cracking up with his wife, Malory, about the whiffed field goal and consequential turnover. — Kelly O'Grady, CBS News, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for crack-up

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Noun

The plan also included a breakdown of which areas are targeted for these elevations, which indicates the areas with properties at the highest risk of flooding.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Wildland firefighters can also face rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of skeletal muscle that can contribute to kidney injury.

— Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

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The Associated Press LONDON -- Seven people, including two police officers, died early Saturday in a head-on collision in the northeast of England following a pursuit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
If a collision disables the low-voltage electrical system, those familiar controls may stop working.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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While many viewers praise the former child star as the beating heart of the series, her newfound success comes with heightened tabloid scrutiny, thecoverage wading into everything from her looks to her love life.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Mourinho stressed that actions speak louder than words, praising his squad's growing unity and dedication.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of praise

Verb

Lynn had perhaps the special teams coverage play of the week in the fourth quarter, blowing up tight end Lake McRee on a kickoff before making the tackle.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
In its first test flight of Starship in April 2023 in Texas, energy from the rocket caused SpaceX’s concrete launchpad to explode and its spacecraft to blow up in midair.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of blow up

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Paul Rees, a driving consultant who was involved in the Top Gear crash, is also suing BBC Studios for £150,000 ($200,000) over the accident.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
The identities of the four people on board have not been released, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of crash

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Local officials posed around the giant baby blue ceremonial check, applauding as the mayor positioned it on an easel in view of the television cameras.

— Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
His return was widely applauded by fans years after he was dropped for reasons that were never publicly explained either to him or to viewers.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of applaud

Verb

Virtue Asia will present Why Brands Need Entertainment, Not More Content, exploring how brands can move from advertising around culture to actively creating the stories and characters audiences choose to follow.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
And although Engwe advertises a 55-mile maximum range, that figure assumes ideal conditions.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

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