cracks up

verb

Definition of cracks upnext
present tense third-person singular of crack up
1
as in applauds
to declare enthusiastic approval of that sports car isn't all it's cracked up to be

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2
as in announces
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively the movie is being cracked up as the blockbuster of the summer

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3
as in laughs
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cracks up
  1. applauds
  2. announces
  3. laughs
  4. hails
  5. advertises
  6. promotes
Verb
  • The crowd applauds Rudolph a few times.
    Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 20 Oct. 2024
  • On the stump, Harris, the vice president, often applauds McCain’s role in blocking a GOP repeal of the Affordable Care Act and recently told a behind-the-scenes story about their brief time together in the Senate before McCain’s death from brain cancer in 2018.
    Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of applauds
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  • Lastly, Chanel announces Lake Como, Italy, as the location for its 2025 resort show.
    Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Abel, the police tech company that turns body camera footage into reports with AI, today announces its public launch.
    Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of announces
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  • As the audience laughs, Wong goes on to share some of her funniest experiences with dating.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Laugh, and the whole world laughs with you.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of laughs
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  • Oldham hails from a creative family.
    Layla Ilchi, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This unassuming aesthetic gives way to the model’s technical complexity, housing a minute repeater complication, which hails from the genius of Abraham-Louis Breguet himself and his invention of the gong-spring back in 1783.
    Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of hails
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  • Caterham advertises a top speed of 143 mph (230 km/h) and a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time of less than four seconds.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
  • This is another strong contender for a hypoallergenic and machine-washable choice, and advertises itself as a prime choice for hot sleepers and warmer months.
    Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of advertises
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  • Enjoying undisturbed sleep also promotes muscle and tissue growth and recovery, so has been helpful for reducing some of my skin issues and helping with post-workout recovery.
    Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Melatonin increases drowsiness and promotes sleep.
    Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of promotes
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