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as in chokes
to yield to mental or emotional stress
after hours of tough questioning the suspect finally cracked and blurted out a confession
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as in deciphers
to change (as a secret message) from code into ordinary language
the United States military used the Navajo language as a code during World War II, and the enemy never cracked it
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as in knocks
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
cracked the bow of the ship with a champagne bottle
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as in solves
to find an answer for through reasoning
I've been mulling this riddle, but I just can't crack it
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as in crazes
to cause to go insane or as if insane
cracked by years in solitary confinement, the prisoner could only maunder incoherently
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as in fissures
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure
a pebble struck the car's windshield and left a spidery crack in it
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as in blows
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
a disciplinary crack on the hand with a ruler was once common in schoolrooms
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as in claps
a loud explosive sound
the tree fell with a sharp crack
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as in jokes
something said or done to cause laughter
a whispered crack made the whole back row start laughing
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as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits
that conspiracy theorist has been labeled a crack by the ballistics experts
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cracks
Verb
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And that’s even before Brian Flynn, long-time Burnley resident and legendary former Wrexham manager who effectively rebuilt the club in the 1990s, pops up to say hello.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025 -
The next 5-10 year trajectory could matter less if the stock pops in the next 3 months.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On the ground, there’s a war of grappling, chokes, and limb breaks, and Oliveira is one of the best to ever fight it.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
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Broken baggage chokes landfills and decomposes at a glacial pace.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Detroit’s players and coaches emphasized the chance for a reset going into the three-day holiday break this week, and maybe that solves a few issues.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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But in reality these moments are when the brain consolidates memories, solves complex problems, and generates creative insights.—
Richard E. Cytowic,
TIME,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Over eons, water dissolved the calcium carbonate, etching deep fissures and caverns into the stone.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Instead of treating China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia as an inexorable bloc, the United States and its allies should work to loosen their ties by exploiting the fissures that the war in Ukraine has concealed.—
Christopher S. Chivvis,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Snow White hits theaters on March 21.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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When the biggest name in the sport jumps teams, a tsunami hits.—
Olivia Hicks,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chickadees, nuthatches, and others are able to locate and eat dormant and larval insects by carefully inspecting crevices and cracks in tree bark.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 Dec. 2024
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In fact, according to our experts, failing to take some time to walk around you and thoroughly inspect crevices for gaps or cracks in your home can cause major problems for you comfort-wise and wallet-wise this winter season.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Use it to find and retrieve stray nuts or bolts in any crevice.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Without that pollination, almond trees produce only 200 pounds of nuts per acre.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a large saucepan over medium-low, toast the bay, coriander, caraway, mustard seeds, peppercorns and pepper flakes, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.—
Christopher Kimball,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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In a large saucepan over medium-low, toast the bay, coriander, caraway, mustard seeds, peppercorns and pepper flakes, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.—
Christopher Kimball,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Cracks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cracks. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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