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also débâcle
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as in disaster
a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction
the financial debacle that was the stock market crash of 1929
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2
as in loser
something that has failed
the movie, which some had predicted would be a blockbuster, turned out to be the summer's biggest debacle at the multiplexes
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Recent Examples of debacle
This early April debacle stemmed from a verbal argument between Tyreek and Lakeeta about the All-Pro wide receiver not being involved enough with their daughter, an incident report shows.
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Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Hassett Trump Admin Reacts to Consumer Confidence Plunging to Historic Low
During a separate speech at the Motor City Casino on Monday, Whitmer, a rising star in the Democratic Party, also made light of the high-profile debacle.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
The announcement comes after two years of trying to launch a second Fyre Festival to follow the 2017 debacle that landed him in prison for four years.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Harry and Meghan have fully re-entered public life this year with As Ever, Netflix show
The fundraising debacle coincides with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's return to public life five years after stepping back as British working royals in January 2020.
—Sophie Carson, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
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Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Hassett Trump Admin Reacts to Consumer Confidence Plunging to Historic Low
During a separate speech at the Motor City Casino on Monday, Whitmer, a rising star in the Democratic Party, also made light of the high-profile debacle.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
The announcement comes after two years of trying to launch a second Fyre Festival to follow the 2017 debacle that landed him in prison for four years.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Harry and Meghan have fully re-entered public life this year with As Ever, Netflix show
The fundraising debacle coincides with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's return to public life five years after stepping back as British working royals in January 2020.
—Sophie Carson, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debacle
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Former federal disaster response specialists and national environmental groups are concerned about the program office's ability to have the capacity to continue that mission and respond to emergencies like the Louisiana oil spill.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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Inside, nine immersive galleries guide visitors through Belfast’s shipbuilding heritage, the grandeur of Titanic’s interiors, and the events leading up to the disaster, as well as the legacy that followed.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The winner takes all and the losers are driven to lose their humanity.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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When policymakers’ ambition to pass big tax cuts collides with the need to limit the cost, the inevitable loser is simplicity.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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By all metrics, the High-Speed Rail is a colossal failure.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Scientists at a California biotech company first identified the disease, which, if left untreated, can lead to liver failure and death.—
Scott Suckow,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Fortunately, our plants send out signals long before this tragedy occurs.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Two weeks ago, the tragedy in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of Indian tourists sparked rightful outrage.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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What Trump really thought of the Signal group chat fiasco: The Atlantic’s Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer describe their discussions with Trump over the group chat a journalist was accidentally added into.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
30 Apr. 2025
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But so far, fans seem satisfied with the prospect of a MrBeast studio visit, and the fiasco of the past few days is unlikely to put a dent in his massive popularity.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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The de facto trade embargo between the world’s two largest economies had produced domestic and global economic pressure that appeared on the brink of calamity.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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This belies the notion that the CCP would be a reliable partner if the world ever faced calamity again.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Debacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debacle. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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