as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
a controlled demolition during which the entire building imploded in a matter of seconds
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Continue reading … ‘HAVEN’T LISTENED TO VOTERS' – Democratic strategist sounds alarm on party’s ‘imploding’ coalition.
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Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
The thought of the building imploding hadn’t pestered him or crossed his mind much.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
In less than two years, the Fillmore East itself would close, and CSNY would implode due to personality conflicts, drugs, and the demands of their solo careers.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
For Rodgers, in his 20th season at age 41, acquiring his favorite receiver and close friend presents a ray of optimism in a season quickly imploding into oblivion.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
The thought of the building imploding hadn’t pestered him or crossed his mind much.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
In less than two years, the Fillmore East itself would close, and CSNY would implode due to personality conflicts, drugs, and the demands of their solo careers.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
For Rodgers, in his 20th season at age 41, acquiring his favorite receiver and close friend presents a ray of optimism in a season quickly imploding into oblivion.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Implode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implode. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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