craters 1 of 2

verb

Definition of cratersnext
present tense third-person singular of crater
1
as in collapses
to be unsuccessful a time when businesses were cratering left and right

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2
as in dips
to go to a lower level especially abruptly the stock price cratered when the company filed for Chapter 11

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craters

2 of 2

noun

plural of crater
as in potholes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craters
  1. collapses
  2. falls
  3. folds
  4. fails
  5. valleys
  6. caverns
  7. struggles
  8. misses
Verb
  • 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
  • In the aftermath, Gloria’s world collapses.
    Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of collapses
Verb
  • Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—falls on November 29 this year.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of falls
Verb
  • The stroller folds one-handed and sits upright for storage.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of folds
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of fails
Noun
  • The sprinter found support, during her trek across her dark valleys, through a consistent commitment to therapy.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Winds of 35 to 45 mph in the valleys and gusts of 50 to 65 mph in the mountains will help fan any fires that do develop quickly and may reduce visibility with blowing smoke and dust adding to travel concerns in the region.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of valleys
Noun
  • Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.
    Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
  • While exploring the cool caverns and passageways below the surface of the Earth, guests learn about the geology, history, and wildlife of the caves (the latter includes the rare ghost shrimp).
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of caverns
Verb
  • 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
  • Everyone struggles with it in different ways.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of struggles
Verb
  • However, this either/or propositioning misses the fundamental importance of both as components of critical decision-making.
    Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of misses
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