implosion
noun
im·plo·sion
im-ˈplō-zhən 
1
: the action of imploding
2
: the act or action of bringing to or as if to a center
also
: integration
this implosion of cultures makes realistic for the first time the age-old vision of a world culture —
Kenneth Keniston
Kenneth Keniston 3
: the inrush of air in forming a suction stop
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Rollins' injury and the subsequent implosion of the faction appeared to put Theory's return back on hold.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In the 2010’s, Macy’s continued to grow, aided by the implosions of long-time rivals Sears and JCPenney.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
His spell also saw two points deductions for separate financial breaches and rumours of financial implosion prior to The Friedkin Group’s takeover last December.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the cause of the Titan submersible's catastrophic implosion, blaming the company that operated it for shoddy design and failure to test the vessel before its fateful trip in June 2023.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In the 2010’s, Macy’s continued to grow, aided by the implosions of long-time rivals Sears and JCPenney.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
His spell also saw two points deductions for separate financial breaches and rumours of financial implosion prior to The Friedkin Group’s takeover last December.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the cause of the Titan submersible's catastrophic implosion, blaming the company that operated it for shoddy design and failure to test the vessel before its fateful trip in June 2023.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Implosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implosion. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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