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as in tumbles
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 fails
to be unsuccessful
the legal case collapsed in the face of the opposition's evidence
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as in compresses
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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as in defeats
a falling short of one's goals
the complete collapse of the invasion set off a round of finger-pointing and recrimination
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Recent Examples of collapses
Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
After her 10-year relationship collapses, a newly single woman dives back into the dating pool, navigating seven wildly different romantic entanglements that prepare her for her future husband.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
The move also further collapses any barriers between HBO’s cable operation and Max; the former’s series stream on Max, and now some users will be able to channel-surf the HBO multiplex channels in the Max app.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
For those who want leverage to crypto in an asset that has standalone value even if bitcoin collapses, consider Block Inc (SQ).
—James Berman, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Australia are currently world champions in Test and ODI cricket although the fissures have been appearing in a variety of top-order collapses against weaker opposition.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Any delusions of grandeur were dashed, done in amid constant fourth-quarter collapses.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
November 6 - Germany’s governing coalition collapses after disagreements over the country’s weak economy led Chancellor Olaf Scholz to sack his finance minister Christian Lindner.
—CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
March 26 - Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after a container ship loses power and collides with the bridge.
—CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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In the aftermath, Gloria’s world collapses.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
After her 10-year relationship collapses, a newly single woman dives back into the dating pool, navigating seven wildly different romantic entanglements that prepare her for her future husband.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
The move also further collapses any barriers between HBO’s cable operation and Max; the former’s series stream on Max, and now some users will be able to channel-surf the HBO multiplex channels in the Max app.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
For those who want leverage to crypto in an asset that has standalone value even if bitcoin collapses, consider Block Inc (SQ).
—James Berman, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Australia are currently world champions in Test and ODI cricket although the fissures have been appearing in a variety of top-order collapses against weaker opposition.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Any delusions of grandeur were dashed, done in amid constant fourth-quarter collapses.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
November 6 - Germany’s governing coalition collapses after disagreements over the country’s weak economy led Chancellor Olaf Scholz to sack his finance minister Christian Lindner.
—CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
March 26 - Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after a container ship loses power and collides with the bridge.
—CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collapses
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The Lucky Ones recounts this time in all of its atrocities, underlining how the promise of democracy fails to account for those who need it most.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Recalls happen when food is found to be contaminated with bacteria, viruses or parasites, due to the presence of foreign objects such as glass or metal, or if packaging fails to note a major allergen.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When Sandy goes missing, the line between reality and game blurs and Conor must venture into the strange world of OBEX to bring her home.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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These industries are accustomed to strict protocols and have a vested interest in maintaining them—cybersecurity failures could damage their reputations and jeopardize their operations.Gregory Francis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This exercise is a tool to honestly assess one’s day — successes, failures, progress and regression.Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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The stroller folds one-handed and sits upright for storage.Katrina Cossey, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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This long-sleeve has a standup collar that folds down and is great for warm and windy days.Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
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After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The final proposal mirrors how some states handle cases where a defendant dies after conviction but before their appeals are completed.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, this either/or propositioning misses the fundamental importance of both as components of critical decision-making.Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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China trade in November misses expectations China’s exports and imports both missed expectations in November, fueling worries over the health of the Chinese economy.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The worsening economy could be undermining the ability of Syria’s military to fight, as the value of soldiers’ salaries melts away while the insurgents are flush with cash.Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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With more of this snipping, the cheese melts more easily but is less able to stretch and more likely to become soupy.Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
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Everyone struggles with it in different ways.Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Collapses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collapses. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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