as in collapsed
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as in crumpled
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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Yet his regime collapsed within days of the start of a coordinated rebel offensive.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Other homes seemed to be abandoned—partially collapsed and overgrown with weeds.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But SpaceX’s success required long experimental phases and lots of exploded rockets, all of which cost money.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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Seen through telescopic eyes, the night sky is dotted with the glowing remains of exploded stars.—
Jayson Stewart,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Galls can begin semisoft but harden with a cracked surface over time, though plants won’t necessarily display symptoms the same season or year they were infected.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2023
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The urban landscape, with its cracked sidewalks, patchy transit, and the lurking possibility of violence, is a daily challenge.—
Robert Weisman,
BostonGlobe.com,
25 Mar. 2023
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Biggest needs: Offensive tackle, wide receiver, edge rusher, offensive guard and safety Back to top 28 | Detroit Lions Previous mock drafts have predicted the Detroit Lions will lean toward defense in the first round, but following free agency, the experts are split.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The costs of the shower will usually be evenly split among the hosts, although one person may offer to cover the majority of the budget.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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Seeing the Rays’ devastated home – which had its domed roof ripped to shreds in the October storm – conjures up core memories for the lefty.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Photos released by the agency showed rows of Easter cakes stacked inside a devastated building, covered in thick dust, as a huge hole gaped in the wall behind them and rubble piled up on the floor.—
Angela Charlton and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Imploded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imploded. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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