crumbled; crumbling
ˈkrəm-b(ə-)liŋ 
: to break into small pieces
1
: to fall into small pieces : disintegrate
2
: to break down completely : collapse
marriages crumble
1
: something crumbled : fine debris
2
Synonyms
Examples of crumble in a Sentence
Verb
Crumble the cookies into small bits.
The recipe calls for the herbs to be crumbled.
bones so old they had crumbled to dust
She was extremely depressed after her marriage crumbled.
Recent Examples on the Web
Emily Longeretta, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
Patties are fresh, not frozen, and available as single or double smashburgers, in salad bowls or crumbled into macaroni and cheese served over fries.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
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Verb
And also, his reaction will define their relationship and either strengthen or crumble it.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
Patties are fresh, not frozen, and available as single or double smashburgers, in salad bowls or crumbled into macaroni and cheese served over fries.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for crumble
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“Crumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumble. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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