as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the stock of the energy company crumbled after the revelations of fraud and mismanagement
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Recent Examples of crumble
The Tampa businessman warns that beyond its politics, the lack of legal and property rights, regulatory constraints and crumbling infrastructure have led many a foreign investor in Cuba, over the past decades, to learn the lesson the hard way.
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Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
After Hurricane Milton, a 2024 Category 4 hurricane, the DEP issued an emergency order in Tampa Bay for immediate repairs to its seawalls that crumbled during the storm.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Ukraine’s top sanctions adviser is worried the mountain of restrictions piled against Russia’s oil and gas industry since 2022 is close to crumbling under the weight of soaring global oil prices.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Remove the casings from the sausage, crumble it in bite-sized chunks and add to the pan along with diced onions.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
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Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
After Hurricane Milton, a 2024 Category 4 hurricane, the DEP issued an emergency order in Tampa Bay for immediate repairs to its seawalls that crumbled during the storm.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Ukraine’s top sanctions adviser is worried the mountain of restrictions piled against Russia’s oil and gas industry since 2022 is close to crumbling under the weight of soaring global oil prices.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Remove the casings from the sausage, crumble it in bite-sized chunks and add to the pan along with diced onions.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumble
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If conditions continue to deteriorate, Polis could declare a drought emergency and seek federal disaster assistance.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the crashes reviewed, the system did not detect common roadway conditions that impaired camera visibility or provide alerts when camera performance had deteriorated until immediately before the crash occurred.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Storms descended on the states during a bout of unusually hot temps that could linger into early next week, NWS meteorologists said on social media.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Last summer, as thousands of Border Patrol agents descended on Los Angeles, McGraw was there with a camera crew to the surprise of those who knew him mostly for his daytime-TV therapeutic segments.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Burning more coal risks worsening smog in major cities, slowing the transition to renewable energy and increasing the region's planet-warming emissions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The first of three ships carrying food, medical supplies, solar panels, and other humanitarian aid arrived in Cuba on Tuesday, three days behind schedule, as the island grapples with a worsening economic and energy crisis.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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One person sustained minor injuries but declined hospitalization.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Over the next 25 years, East Asia, Europe, and Russia will all experience significant population declines.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Crumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumble. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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