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
Any respect civilians might have had for the MPKs has crumbled to dust following Lee’s escape, Ed’s death, and the automation-plan leak.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Replays showed Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway brushing Crosby's face with his stick before a defensive zone faceoff and the Penguins center crumbling to the ice.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Scandals and secrets will be revealed, facades will crumble, and families and friendships will change forever on both sides of the battlefield as this group of strong, game-changing influencers comes together to build their answer to #MomTok.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The Pitt explores the immense challenges faced by emergency room physicians and nurses in a crumbling American healthcare system.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Replays showed Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway brushing Crosby's face with his stick before a defensive zone faceoff and the Penguins center crumbling to the ice.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Scandals and secrets will be revealed, facades will crumble, and families and friendships will change forever on both sides of the battlefield as this group of strong, game-changing influencers comes together to build their answer to #MomTok.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The Pitt explores the immense challenges faced by emergency room physicians and nurses in a crumbling American healthcare system.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumble
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Employees — unable to make payments without reimbursement — are watching their personal credit scores deteriorate as a result.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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An old male Japanese macaque maintained alpha status as his ability to walk deteriorated, but only through an alliance with the alpha female.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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But despite that meeting, on Monday, more than 1,000 MAHA advocates will descend on the Supreme Court to protest the administration’s support for Bayer in a case on the handling of the herbicide glyphosate, the main chemical in RoundUp.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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The all-women Japanese promotion also performed in the Pearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort during the week as pro wrestling fans descended on the city ahead of WrestleMania 42.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some passengers took to social media, describing long delays, limited updates and worsening conditions onboard as the situation unfolded.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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On May 3, Belle’s condition worsened, and she was euthanized.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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Sturm declined comment on the elbow.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets refused to engage, declining to respond on the off day.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Crumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumble. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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