slump (over)

verb

Definition of slump (over)next
as in to collapse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump (over)
  1. collapse
  2. wipe out
  3. plop
  4. keel
  5. plunk
  6. crumple
  7. trip
  8. fall
Verb
  • After France's government collapses:Macron names Francois Bayrou prime minister Scholz has been Germany's chancellor since late 2021, replacing conservative Angela Merkel, who spent 16 years in the role.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • It’s been anemic for decades but refusing to collapse, like so many empires.
    Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • By the end of 1977, the ranks of the guerrilla groups had been largely wiped out, but the dictatorship’s terror continued.
    Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Hurricane Helene wiped out many buildings in this small village of around 150 people situated along the Broad River.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of wipe out
Verb
  • Just plop your aligners or retainer in there, walk away to do the rest of your routine and come back to clean, clear plastic.
    Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
  • And so just plopping me in the middle of a population of people speaking a different language is going to be a lot of effort.
    Janna Levin, Quanta Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of plop
Verb
  • Meditation is something that really keeps me even keeled.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2023
  • Throughout the ups and downs for the Chicago Bulls this season, coach Billy Donovan has tried to keep his demeanor even keel for the most part.
    Jamal Collier, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2021
Definition of keel
Verb
  • The year is 2019; we’re plunked into the middle of a tense winner-take-all match between Josh and Art, with Tashi keeping an eagle eye on both men.
    Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Instead, Roberts watched Hudson plunk slumping Yankees star Aaron Judge, give up a long single off the wall to Jazz Chisholm Jr., then walk Giancarlo Stanton to load the bases.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of plunk
Verb
  • The first bullet sent Thompson, 50, crumpling to the sidewalk.
    Ellen Moynihan, Twin Cities, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The attack stripped the facades from some nearby buildings and crumpled cars.
    ABBY SEWELL AND BASSEM MROUE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of crumple
Verb
  • Best Time to Visit To experience the best weather, Kensington Tours destination expert Jasmine Padda recommends that travelers book trips between either mid-September to mid-November or from March to April.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Strong starts don’t guarantee continued success One need not look far in recent history to trip on the remains of companies whose share price never reached their IPO heights.
    Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of trip
Verb
  • By Tuesday, an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow could fall across parts of the Upper Midwest and Northeast, with some higher elevations, including northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, seeing up to 12 inches.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Total passenger car sales in Thailand fell 23% through September compared to the same period last year.
    Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of fall
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