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also débâcle
1
as in disaster
a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction
the financial debacle that was the stock market crash of 1929
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2
as in loser
something that has failed
the movie, which some had predicted would be a blockbuster, turned out to be the summer's biggest debacle at the multiplexes
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Recent Examples of debacle
During this time, Molly is also trying some new medications that cause vaginal dryness, which results in the hilarious visual of a Costco-size lube pump appearing in her bed during the clasp debacle.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
The high-profile debacle came to a head inside a Dominican courtroom, as Riibe sat alongside his father and a translator while lawyers argued over the conditions of Riibe’s hotel room detainment.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Ticketmaster later faced questions from Congress over the debacle.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The show returned from a two-week hiatus and dove into the debacle in which top leaders in the Trump administration used the Signal app to discuss military moves against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2025
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
The high-profile debacle came to a head inside a Dominican courtroom, as Riibe sat alongside his father and a translator while lawyers argued over the conditions of Riibe’s hotel room detainment.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Ticketmaster later faced questions from Congress over the debacle.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The show returned from a two-week hiatus and dove into the debacle in which top leaders in the Trump administration used the Signal app to discuss military moves against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debacle
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The march happened after more disasters caused by climate change and pollution impacted the country.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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After severe storms hit the state in mid-March, Sanders applied for disaster relief through FEMA, under what's known as a major disaster declaration.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Some position groups and players already on the roster benefited more than others from Morgan’s decisions, which The Athletic breaks down with a look at the winners, losers and those still to be determined after the draft.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The losers Shares of U.S. carriers have been battered by Trump's tariffs and softening travel demand, with the S&P 1500 airlines index .SPCOMAIR losing nearly a third of its value since January 20.—
Shashwat Chauhan and Medha Singh,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The fraud on his watch represents one of the greatest failures of a public official in the state’s history.—
Jim Schultz,
National Review,
1 May 2025
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Eighty years since the end of World War II, Amsterdam’s mayor apologized for the city’s role in the persecution of its Jewish residents during the Holocaust, in a rare acknowledgment of a collective moral failure by a city leader.—
Anupreeta Das,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Holland was attempting a routine landing when the tragedy occurred, and was not performing any stunts, Boggs said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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While King's career has been fruitful, she's also experienced tragedy in her personal life.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The 101 Ash Street fiasco and the 25% wage increase given to city workers a few years ago both led to this mess.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The review and a federal investigation into the fiasco both opened and closed without criminal charges against Proctor.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Residents of the region have long sought resolutions and recourse to this toxic calamity, especially after the EPA’s risk assessment tools underscored the links between nearby chemical exposure and poor health outcomes.—
Henna Hundal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Take your pick which Signal group chat calamity is worse for the Trump administration.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Debacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debacle. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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