as in devoid
utterly lacking in something needed, wanted, or expected
the company's product development team was bankrupt of ideas
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as in derelict
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as in insolvent
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Recent Examples of bankrupt
Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2026
This marks the fourth Neiman Marcus closing revealed since Saks Global went bankrupt in January this year.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
CBS News, 31 May 2026
Arturo Holmes | Getty Images Authentic generates about $38 billion in systemwide retail sales and has become a major force in the retail industry, known for buying the intellectual property behind popular brands that are distressed or bankrupt and licensing that IP for lucrative royalties.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Michelle Toh, CNN, 19 May 2020
Ghosn was sent to Japan by Renault in the late 1990s and is credited with turning around a then near-bankrupt Nissan.
—Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2019
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Adjective
Many of the state’s poorer cities and counties that already are living on the margin and depend on the state for assistance in providing basic services could go bankrupt or be merged with other local governments, officials warned.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2026
This marks the fourth Neiman Marcus closing revealed since Saks Global went bankrupt in January this year.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Verb
Character also involves standing up to people who are bankrupting and corrupting this country.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Arturo Holmes | Getty Images Authentic generates about $38 billion in systemwide retail sales and has become a major force in the retail industry, known for buying the intellectual property behind popular brands that are distressed or bankrupt and licensing that IP for lucrative royalties.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Noun
The plan is intended to prevent the company from being dissolved, forced into liquidation or formally declared bankrupt.
—Michelle Toh, CNN, 19 May 2020
Ghosn was sent to Japan by Renault in the late 1990s and is credited with turning around a then near-bankrupt Nissan.
—Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankrupt
Adjective
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The island is devoid of high rises and fast-food restaurants.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The play, intentionally devoid of physical male characters, focuses on women's stories, sisterhood, and reclaiming one's life.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Don't Worry Too Much About Saltwater Or Chlorine Many people assume a quick swim in the ocean or pool will ruin their sunglasses.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Could the Boston Celtics or another team ruin the Heat’s plan, swooping in and trading for Antetokounmpo this offseason and getting a long-term commitment from him?—
Anthony Chiang
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Noun
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These arrangements involve negotiating with creditors to accept less than the full balance owed, but the accounts are typically left delinquent during the negotiation period.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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But Miller did say the teen had recently started hanging out with the wrong crowd and became a teenage delinquent.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But if a well is deserted or an operator insolvent, the state can be responsible for plugging it.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The diocese acknowledged that the value of Diocesan assets available to resolve claims, including any available insurance coverage, may not be sufficient to cover the claims and could leave the diocese insolvent.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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There are several marketing terms–like ‘natural’ or ‘fresh’–on product packaging that are essentially void of any significant meaning, and consumers are becoming more knowledgeable, thus skeptical, about these terms.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The now-tony West London locale was considered a destitute enclave for artists and bohemians at the time, and Hockney's flat epitomized this lifestyle.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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In 2022, after the war ended, Tigray was destitute.—
Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge,
The Dial,
12 June 2026
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“Bankrupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bankrupt. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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