implosion
noun
im·plo·sion
im-ˈplō-zhən 
1
: the action of imploding
2
: the act or action of bringing to or as if to a center
also
: integration
this implosion of cultures makes realistic for the first time the age-old vision of a world culture —
Kenneth Keniston
Kenneth Keniston 3
: the inrush of air in forming a suction stop
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But the implosion of Assad’s regime could potentially weaken Putin’s hand in negotiations over ending the war in Ukraine, particularly if Putin’s bellicose threats in recent weeks of nuclear escalation are perceived as hollow.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
That—despite their win at Crown Jewel—starts with a mega implosion, and WWE needs to build to that soon because, quite frankly, the women’s tag team division isn't a big enough spotlight for the two of them.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The early 90s were mired in a deep sleep caused by the invasion of Iraq and the savings and loan implosion.
—Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 26 Oct. 2024
While Jets fans may be used to such dire straits as the NFL regular season enters its final full month, the implosion of both New York franchises makes for one of the league’s most cringeworthy storylines this year.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
That—despite their win at Crown Jewel—starts with a mega implosion, and WWE needs to build to that soon because, quite frankly, the women’s tag team division isn't a big enough spotlight for the two of them.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The early 90s were mired in a deep sleep caused by the invasion of Iraq and the savings and loan implosion.
—Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 26 Oct. 2024
While Jets fans may be used to such dire straits as the NFL regular season enters its final full month, the implosion of both New York franchises makes for one of the league’s most cringeworthy storylines this year.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Implosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implosion. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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