crumbled; crumbling
ˈkrəm-b(ə-)liŋ 
: to break into small pieces
1
: to fall into small pieces : disintegrate
2
: to break down completely : collapse
marriages crumble
1
: something crumbled : fine debris
2
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Verb
Crumble the cookies into small bits.
The recipe calls for the herbs to be crumbled.
bones so old they had crumbled to dust
She was extremely depressed after her marriage crumbled.
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Rhett Power, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Perpetually in search of funding, the M.T.A. has put off essential infrastructure repairs for decades, allowing century-old subway tunnels and tracks to crumble.
—Ana Ley, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Get The Recipe 07 of 30 Banana Pudding Brownies
Fresh banana gives these brownies the vibe of warm, aromatic banana bread, while a crumble on top made with vanilla wafers creates a slightly crisp layer to contrast the super creamy, cheesecake-like banana filling.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Verb
From crumbling drainage systems to outdated technologies, urban spaces need fresh ideas and investments to keep up with the demands of modern living.
—Rhett Power, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Perpetually in search of funding, the M.T.A. has put off essential infrastructure repairs for decades, allowing century-old subway tunnels and tracks to crumble.
—Ana Ley, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
In a medium skillet, cook sausage, breaking it into crumbles.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Get The Recipe 07 of 30 Banana Pudding Brownies
Fresh banana gives these brownies the vibe of warm, aromatic banana bread, while a crumble on top made with vanilla wafers creates a slightly crisp layer to contrast the super creamy, cheesecake-like banana filling.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Crumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumble. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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