cruncher

noun

Definition of crunchernext
as in left

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Recent Examples of cruncher Plus every radio station and local television channel is broadcasting an equally grateful ad, commemorating this previously unheralded, unheard-of cruncher of numbers? — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025 There were nearly 6,000 closings by the end of June, a 65% surge over the same period a year ago, according to Coresight Research, a data cruncher for the commercial real estate industry. — Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 Near the end of February, the White House announced that a relatively low-profile health care data cruncher with a passion for simplifying access to electronic medical records had been named DOGE’s acting administrator. — Richie Duchon, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025 The designers and data crunchers of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 operation also had a hand in perfecting INEOS’s 75-foot foiling vessel, as much a flying object as a boat. — George Allen, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cruncher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruncher
  1. left
  2. knee
  3. kick
  4. right
  5. one-two
  6. knockdown
  7. thrashing
  8. body blow
Noun
  • Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Republicans have sought to cast Talarico as too far to the left for Texas, highlighting his past statements on gender and other issues.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of left
Noun
  • In one especially surreal moment, the man got down on one knee and appeared to propose.
    — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 1 July 2026
  • Kuznetsov then appeared to pull an engagement ring out of a backpack, get down on one knee and propose to Nikolau.
    — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of knee
Noun
  • The hottest game had ended early Saturday evening and after more than 90 minutes of elbows, shoves and kicks to the shin, the players on France and Paraguay were still hot.
    — Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 5 July 2026
  • White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of kick
Noun
  • The sheen is light as a feather, blends like a dream, and at SPF 50, is a serious sunscreen in its own right.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • On the surface, the Supreme Court’s June 30 opinion upholding state laws barring transgender girls from women’s and girl’s sports teams looks like a victory for women’s rights.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of right
Noun
  • The one-two punch of heat and humidity is anticipated to reach Eastern states by midweek, AccuWeather said, possibly lingering through the Independence Day weekend.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • That status benefits both Google’s internal AI efforts and helps win outside customers — a lucrative one-two punch that figures into Jim Cramer’s admiration for the stock.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 June 2026
Definition of one-two
Noun
  • The second knockdown led to an inexplicable referee stoppage.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of knockdown
Noun
  • The Blågult had started so well, mind you, with a 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Jonathan David had a hat trick in last Thursday’s 6-0 thrashing of Qatar.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of thrashing
Noun
  • The old guard of the Democratic Party suffered another body blow when three socialist congressional candidates in New York with anti-Israel platforms swept to victory, lurching the party even further to the left.
    — Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 25 June 2026
  • The defeat was a significant body blow to Arsenal’s aspirations, but City’s 1-0 victory over Burnley can strangely be viewed in a positive light for them.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Definition of body blow

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“Cruncher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruncher. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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