as in excellent
of the very best kind
a writer renowned for her cracking tales of mystery and suspense
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as in extremely
to a great degree
tells a cracking good tale of a search for a lost city
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as in popping
to break suddenly with an explosive sound
the tree branch unexpectedly cracked under our weight
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as in choking
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 deciphering
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 knocking
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 solving
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 bothering
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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Recent Examples of cracking
SI.com, 28 Oct. 2019
This is shaping up to be a cracking game at Old Trafford that United will probably edge.
—SI.com, 6 Aug. 2019
His fortunes finally turned back Wednesday, when van Garderen laid down a cracking time trial at the Tour of California.
—sacbee, 16 May 2018
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Another uninspired performance coupled with a a heavy defeat may well spell the end for the Basque manager at the Emirates, so this fixture should have plenty of undertones and be a cracking game of football.
—SI.com, 28 Oct. 2019
This is shaping up to be a cracking game at Old Trafford that United will probably edge.
—SI.com, 6 Aug. 2019
His fortunes finally turned back Wednesday, when van Garderen laid down a cracking time trial at the Tour of California.
—sacbee, 16 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cracking
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This was extremely helpful in keeping the installation straight.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Several rockets were fired at the city from Lebanon on Thursday but were intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense systems, the bright light of interceptor missiles popping up in the skies and chasing away the threat.Ivana Kottasová and Zeena Saifi, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Las Vegas legend Wayne Newton, 82, makes a startling cameo, first knocking, then popping his head of deep black hair through the door.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Armed with that information, off-roading is a lot less likely to be marred by choking, toxic smoke that comes along with dangerous levels of combustion if users know which areas to avoid.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the May 2023 choking death of a homeless man in a New York City subway car, is set to begin Monday with jury selection.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
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The best ideas are often the simplest and end up solving a real-world problem.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Commissioning research, sponsoring events or partnering with industry experts to discuss these topics can demonstrate that your organization is actively engaged in solving your customers’ challenges.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Is the trend of sales taking a route that is bothering you?Hitendra Patil, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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In many cases, states have stopped bothering to make legal justifications at all, the Human Rights Committee report warned.Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
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The time to act is now – before the cost of inaction becomes too great to bear.Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Keeping luxury in mind, stone bookends are a great option.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Cracking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cracking. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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