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crashing

[krash-ing] / ˈkræʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
absolute
Synonyms
STRONG
complete plain sheer total utter
WEAK
all-out arrant downright out-and-out outright pure supreme thorough unbounded unconditional unequivocal unlimited unmitigated
Antonyms
STRONG
incomplete uncertain unfinished
ADJECTIVE
superlative
Synonyms
STRONG
swell
WEAK
excellent exceptional fabulous grand great marvelous sensational superb terrific

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So investors who were “overhedged for chaos” have sent prices of put options, or bets on markets going lower, crashing and big investors racing to cover bearish positions on stocks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The new information age didn’t stop the market built on margin loans from crashing down in October 1929, six weeks after the Dow’s high.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

After crashing his vehicle last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, “I was just talking to the president,” before his arrest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Hugo Keenan then marked his European return by crashing over for Leinster's fourth try after latching onto Rieko Ioane's pass.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Another crack sent a block of stone snow crashing right through the floor of the room an inch from Jack’s hand.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley