as in devoid
utterly lacking in something needed, wanted, or expected
the company's product development team was bankrupt of ideas
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as in derelict
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as in insolvent
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Recent Examples of bankrupt
Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Even then, there was concern that China’s accession into the family of trading nations could flood the United States with cheap imports and bankrupt American manufacturers.
—Jonathan Weisman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Climate: Greenpeace is set to go on trial in a $300 million lawsuit that, if successful, could bankrupt the storied group.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Michelle Toh, CNN, 19 May 2020
India was granted independence in 1947 by a Britain left bankrupt after World War II.
—Cassie Werber, Quartz, 17 Oct. 2019
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Adjective
Yes, all lending and borrowing is risky; local governments could make bad lending decisions and wind up bankrupt.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Even then, there was concern that China’s accession into the family of trading nations could flood the United States with cheap imports and bankrupt American manufacturers.
—Jonathan Weisman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
Unable to hold a full-time teaching job, Keith’s gambling addiction has nearly bankrupted the couple a few times.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Climate: Greenpeace is set to go on trial in a $300 million lawsuit that, if successful, could bankrupt the storied group.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
The plan is intended to prevent the company from being dissolved, forced into liquidation or formally declared bankrupt.
—Michelle Toh, CNN, 19 May 2020
India was granted independence in 1947 by a Britain left bankrupt after World War II.
—Cassie Werber, Quartz, 17 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankrupt
Adjective
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Banking has become functionally correct but emotionally devoid, with the industry swimming in a sea of sameness.—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Delle, devoid for so long from its intrinsic need for social interaction might be filling in the gaps by talking to himself.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
14 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Justin Champagnie hit a 3-pointer, the Heat had a backcourt violation and then Carrington ruined Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s 40-point game by dropping this dagger on him.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This omnibus pledge can have the effect of rendering the debtor insolvent such that any transfer that the debtor tries to make for asset protection purposes is voidable by a creditor.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This omnibus pledge can have the effect of rendering the debtor insolvent such that any transfer that the debtor tries to make for asset protection purposes is voidable by a creditor.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, the void years tacked onto it made Smith difficult to keep around, and the Lions ultimately parted ways.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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For the first time in its 157-year history, the Grand National steeplechase is declared void because of a false start.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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He was charged the same day a grand jury indicted Tyler Tyrone Hollins, 20, of Lauderdale Lakes, on charges of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent, court records show.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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He was charged the same day a grand jury indicted Tyler Tyrone Hollins, 20, of Lauderdale Lakes, on charges of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent, court records show.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the 221 Nicaraguans were left completely destitute.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
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The bank seizes the family’s assets, leaving them relatively destitute.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This 24-hour dive near Uptown is for true degenerates looking to extend the party to unholy hours.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
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At another point, a surface-to-air missile takes out a passenger airliner, something that really happened — but the attack is as purposeless here as the tragic original event, other than to remind us that Valet, who surveys the wreckage for valuables, is a degenerate.—
Boris Fishman,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Bankrupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bankrupt. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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