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
The biggest challenge is the widening gap between our state’s massive wealth and our crumbling infrastructure.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Whether it's crumbled, cubed, or whipped, goat cheese offers a unique tasting note that can truly elevate a dish to new heights.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Many gravestones were broken and lay crumbled on the ground.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
But on Friday night in Milan, Malinin crumbled under the pressure, falling twice in his free skate and popping what should have been quadruple jumps into singles or doubles.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Whether it's crumbled, cubed, or whipped, goat cheese offers a unique tasting note that can truly elevate a dish to new heights.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Many gravestones were broken and lay crumbled on the ground.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
But on Friday night in Milan, Malinin crumbled under the pressure, falling twice in his free skate and popping what should have been quadruple jumps into singles or doubles.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumble
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Because of deteriorating conditions, operations were transitioned to a defensive strategy, Marceau said.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Working conditions, meanwhile, have continued to deteriorate as the demands on workers increase.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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That unfurled into the most fundamental reason the wide world of sports will be descending on Kansas City this June and July, with 650,000-plus visitors anticipated even before the base camp announcements.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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Local forecasts show that heavy thunderstorms could descend on Daytona International Speedway on Sunday evening — which would punctuate a week of exclusively sunny weather.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Inflammation can cause or worsen chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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If something feels new, different or worsens with movement, don’t ignore it.—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
17 Feb. 2026
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The driver and bicyclist declined to be transported to the hospital, according to officials.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The sheriff declined to answer several questions, including one from a reporter who asked if there was a ransom demanded.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Crumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumble. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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