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as in to tumble
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the motel balcony collapsed under the weight of so many people
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as in to fail
to be unsuccessful
the legal case collapsed in the face of the opposition's evidence
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as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
the novel collapses events from four separate trips into one long odyssey
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as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength
suffered a mental collapse under the strain of studying for his bar exam
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as in defeat
a falling short of one's goals
the complete collapse of the invasion set off a round of finger-pointing and recrimination
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Recent Examples of collapse
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The cathedral’s spire collapsed and much of the upper walls were damaged.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
But his credibility was undermined by the collapse of profitability in Stellantis’ North American operations which had caused the profit warning, according to Bernstein.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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He was said to have collapsed and was later taken to the hospital.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The cathedral’s spire collapsed and much of the upper walls were damaged.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Ukraine’s collapse would have a devastating effect on Europe, causing a crisis of confidence not only in transatlantic relations but also in the collective defense principle in NATO’s Article 5 and in the European Union’s credibility.
—Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
But his credibility was undermined by the collapse of profitability in Stellantis’ North American operations which had caused the profit warning, according to Bernstein.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collapse
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The robotics stock tumbled 35.9% after the company reported accounting errors that led to the delay of its 10K filing.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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Kohl’s tumbled 17% after its results for the latest quarter fell short of analysts’ expectations.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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Naples leads 7-6. Jones failed on a 27-yard field goal attempt.Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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While Washington imposes arbitrary budget caps that fail to provide the military with growth above inflation to confront these growing global challenges, China has consistently invested real growth into its military year-after-year.Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
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Depending on the location, a fibroma may compress surrounding structures.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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This design not only reduces weight but can also compress upon impact to increase power and shock absorption.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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While the celebrations can be cheerful, planning and attending them can lead to exhaustion and burnout.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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Lamar mirrors Nas’s slow build to a scabrous eruption, followed by exhaustion.Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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That doesn’t mean the Harris defeat is any less painful for her advisers.Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Their only loss came early in the season, a 37-34 defeat to Oregon, who just happens to be the No. 1 team in the country.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Make our traditional Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing, or go a bit more outside the box with our tasty Bourbon-Pecan Stuffing.Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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All the remaining works sold; 15 went for prices at or above their high estimate, while 12 sold within estimate and 15 failed to meet their low estimates.Brian Boucher for ArtNews, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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The film earned mostly negative reviews and flopped at the box office with $58 million domestically and $206 million worldwide, a far cry from the 2019 original’s $1 billion gross.Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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This past weekend, McCord led the Orangemen over the Miami Hurricanes in a major upset while Ohio State....once again flopped against Michigan.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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For just $8, this slimy, squishy fun is great for squeezing, stretching, and stress relief.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 1 Dec. 2024
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And Our Little Secret finds a way to squeeze a bit more juice out of a secret present swap gone hilariously wrong.Shannon Carlin, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Collapse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collapse. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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