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as in fallen
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as in unconscious
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as in crumpled
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the motel balcony collapsed under the weight of so many people
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as in failed
to be unsuccessful
the legal case collapsed in the face of the opposition's evidence
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as in compressed
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
the novel collapses events from four separate trips into one long odyssey
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Recent Examples of collapsed
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
But even in a semi-collapsed state, people want family and children and vacations, and so Caroline somewhat reluctantly joins Adam and a cohort of others on Haven.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Kevin Loughlin opened his door to a collapsed mess.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The newborn daughter of a woman killed in a Queens house fire was found dead in the collapsed home two days later, FDNY official said Wednesday.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
In the future, these miniature flying machines could navigate collapsed buildings after earthquakes and help locate survivors in places larger robots cannot reach.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
One life ended, within a collapsed home, curled around her stepson’s infant son.
—Sharon Olds, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Between 3,000 and 4,000 children have lost one or more limbs since the war began, many after being pulled from collapsed buildings.
—Samer Sinijlawi, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2025
The mayor broke nine ribs and suffered a lacerated liver and semi-collapsed lung, the statement said.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025
Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Estrada Juarez collapsed into her daughter’s embrace.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
But those talks collapsed, triggering the partial shutdown.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Folding bookshelves are designed to be easily collapsed and stored away when not in use.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Leavitt noted that the administration had attempted to reach a deal with Iran before the war but said those efforts collapsed under the previous government in Tehran.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
After Pablo Escobar’s death, for example, the Medellín Cartel collapsed.
—Abigail R. Hall, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
There are two skylights where the roof collapsed — for us, a break from total darkness and a chance to show you the scale.
—Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Daniel Robert collapsed on the mound at BayCare Ballpark on Sunday, March 22, during his first bullpen session since October.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
When first responders arrived at the scene, authorities discovered that staff at the venue and wedding guests had already provided initial first aid to some guests and used ladders to help those who fell through the collapsed floor.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
But even in a semi-collapsed state, people want family and children and vacations, and so Caroline somewhat reluctantly joins Adam and a cohort of others on Haven.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Kevin Loughlin opened his door to a collapsed mess.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The newborn daughter of a woman killed in a Queens house fire was found dead in the collapsed home two days later, FDNY official said Wednesday.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
In the future, these miniature flying machines could navigate collapsed buildings after earthquakes and help locate survivors in places larger robots cannot reach.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
One life ended, within a collapsed home, curled around her stepson’s infant son.
—Sharon Olds, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Between 3,000 and 4,000 children have lost one or more limbs since the war began, many after being pulled from collapsed buildings.
—Samer Sinijlawi, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2025
The mayor broke nine ribs and suffered a lacerated liver and semi-collapsed lung, the statement said.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
Some players collapsed onto the turf in joyful tears.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Estrada Juarez collapsed into her daughter’s embrace.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
But those talks collapsed, triggering the partial shutdown.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Folding bookshelves are designed to be easily collapsed and stored away when not in use.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Leavitt noted that the administration had attempted to reach a deal with Iran before the war but said those efforts collapsed under the previous government in Tehran.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
After Pablo Escobar’s death, for example, the Medellín Cartel collapsed.
—Abigail R. Hall, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
There are two skylights where the roof collapsed — for us, a break from total darkness and a chance to show you the scale.
—Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Daniel Robert collapsed on the mound at BayCare Ballpark on Sunday, March 22, during his first bullpen session since October.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collapsed
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Northbound Foothill Boulevard was closed at Ash Street due to the crash, and the middle and far right lanes of southbound Foothill Boulevard were closed due to a fallen tree, the CHP said in a social media post.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Photos on local media and social networks showed fallen trees in Zagreb, pulled out by their roots, some blocking streets or damaging parked cars.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano, a 52-year-old father and Los Angeles resident, died Wednesday, March 25 after being found unconscious and unresponsive inside the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, ICE officials stated in a news release.—
Ryanne Mena,
Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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One security officer was struck by the vehicle and briefly knocked unconscious but did not suffer life‑threatening injuries.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The injury occurred on a breakaway in Dallas last Monday, leaving Moody crumpled on the floor and requiring a stretcher.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Boz just towers over her, is confident and assured as always, and Rachel is all crumpled up and just wants to get out of there.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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The amateurish stickup failed, fast.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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City leaders in Lake Dallas got more than an earful from residents who believe they were failed during a crisis in late March when a house explosion critically injured Jessica Bailey Lopez.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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While the valuation has compressed meaningfully, the company’s weakening growth profile and persistent underperformance suggest the market may still be adjusting to a lower-quality earnings outlook.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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During ejection, a moon’s orbit can become highly elongated, generating strong tidal forces as it is repeatedly stretched and compressed by its host planet.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Actress Letitia Wright attended a Prada event in a faded denim and leather jacket.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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That fall, an old friend reached out to my father through the underground communications network, dialling a number printed on a faded piece of plastic Dymo tape and speaking to him from a public phone booth.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Eagles, meanwhile, imploded, and Hurts’ longest completion all day was a 20-yarder to Barkley on their final drive.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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In a dusty annex at a Santa Monica courthouse on Tuesday, Kevin Spacey detailed the behind-the-scenes maneuvering of people in his orbit to recover money from the imploded final season of the Netflix show.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Stock markets have tumbled, and recession odds have climbed.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, stocks have tumbled.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Collapsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collapsed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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