crusher

noun

Definition of crushernext
as in clincher
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming the crusher was that we would be out of town that weekend in any event

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  1. clincher
  2. coup de grace
  3. factor
  4. topper
  5. capper
  6. determinant
Noun
  • The clincher is that the market bottomed on December 6, 1974.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The Browns’ final two drives ended in interceptions, a pick-6 and clincher by linebacker Cody Barton.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of clincher
Noun
  • Swift, in particular, likes to pair oversized Chiefs merch with miniskirts and loafers, and finishes her look off with a signature red lipstick, the coup de grace of Kansas City football representation, in our opinion.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The campaign’s coup de grace was a 270-inflatable dragon coiled around the Empire State Building.
    Todd Longwell, Variety, 25 Sep. 2024
Definition of coup de grace
Noun
  • However, with more people coming into contact and working together than ever, one factor can still present a significant barrier: language.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • For 2024, the calculation divides your 2023 pretax balance by an IRS life expectancy factor.
    Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of factor
Noun
  • For an eye-catching finish, consider an oversized bow as a statement tree topper, or layer multiple bows for a bold appearance.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of topper
Noun
  • The Last Dance is set to continue the franchise's reign, with early reactions hailing the picture as supremely entertaining and the perfect trilogy capper.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
  • More News: Former Raiders Head Coach Arrested for Drunk Driving This season-ending injury is the capper to a bad run for Minshew Minshew.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of capper
Noun
  • Today, political affiliation is the most significant determinant of this us-them division, research shows.
    Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Amid the numerical murk, though, there is a bottom line: The single most important determinant of a good education is a good teacher.
    Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of determinant
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