as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the stock of the energy company crumbled after the revelations of fraud and mismanagement
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Recent Examples of crumble
In a recent video posted to the AI Bible's Youtube channel, buildings crumble and terrified-looking people claw their way through the rubble.
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Add sausage; cook, stirring often to crumble, until browned and no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Before long, Deen’s empire had crumbled, with everyone from Walmart to Food Network jumping ship.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
The film got some of the best reviews at Sundance in January, then went to Berlin, where Rose Byrne got that festival’s Best Actress prize for her role as a mother who’s crumbling under the pressure of (among other things) a sick kid and a flooded apartment.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Add sausage; cook, stirring often to crumble, until browned and no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Before long, Deen’s empire had crumbled, with everyone from Walmart to Food Network jumping ship.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
The film got some of the best reviews at Sundance in January, then went to Berlin, where Rose Byrne got that festival’s Best Actress prize for her role as a mother who’s crumbling under the pressure of (among other things) a sick kid and a flooded apartment.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumble
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The 112-year-old school building has asbestos and a deteriorating foundation.—
Erica Mosca,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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But when the levees failed, thousands of people were trapped inside as supplies dwindled and conditions deteriorated quickly.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The company travels to Rome, where Blackshirts march in the piazzas, but Duse’s health worsens.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Checking in with a pediatrician, school counselor, or a mental health professional can provide guidance before patterns worsen.—
Adrienne Farr,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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Journalists and television crews from around the world descended on the town of Morwell when the trial began in April, with millions of Australians following proceedings live through one of several popular daily podcasts.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings descend down to the shores of Lake Michigan, where Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears await.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Burberry's share price has fallen sharply over recent years, declining almost 80% from April 2023 to September 2024, as waning sales and a slew of management changes exacerbated a wider luxury downturn.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Morris and his attorneys declined comment.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Crumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumble. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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