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crush

[kruhsh] / krʌʃ /


NOUN
infatuation
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It has now moved ahead of the U.S. in the number of billionaires per capita, thanks to a thriving tech startup scene and videogame industry that has produced hits like Minecraft and Candy Crush.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

But Melanie Ferguson, a content creator behind the Southern Crush at Home platform, suggests other affordable ways to garner or fashion a basket on the cheap.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

As progressive dating coach Harris O’Malley lamented in a recent interview with Salon, “They’re all Candy Crush now. None of them are there to actually help you get introduced to people.”

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2025

Two male devils — named Danny Zuko and Crush — arrived earlier this month thanks to the Australian government, according to a zoo news release.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025

I picked First Crush, a sparkly pink that Audrey said would look great on me.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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