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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 crumbled
Tim Ellis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
As their world crumbled around them, many found hope in a dance ritual that adherents believed would ultimately spark an upheaval in which their enemies would be ousted and their once-free existence restored.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
But Indianapolis’ defense crumbled on the ensuing drive, allowing Lock to lead a nine-play, 70-yard TD drive capped by his 5-yard scramble into the end zone.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
After zooming up in 1998 and 1999, the stock crumbled in the dot-com bust, losing almost all its value.
—Mackenzie Sigalos,ari Levy, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The Iranian government remained unprepared for the Syrian army’s swift collapse, as defensive lines crumbled and soldiers proved unready or unable to fight.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Within 20 hours, the bill crumbled.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
The armies that propped up both Baathist regimes crumbled, in the end, with breathtaking speed.
—Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Windows were buckled and walls crumbled.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
The rest of the batting order crumbled as sure as night follows day.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
As their world crumbled around them, many found hope in a dance ritual that adherents believed would ultimately spark an upheaval in which their enemies would be ousted and their once-free existence restored.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
But Indianapolis’ defense crumbled on the ensuing drive, allowing Lock to lead a nine-play, 70-yard TD drive capped by his 5-yard scramble into the end zone.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
After zooming up in 1998 and 1999, the stock crumbled in the dot-com bust, losing almost all its value.
—Mackenzie Sigalos,ari Levy, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The Iranian government remained unprepared for the Syrian army’s swift collapse, as defensive lines crumbled and soldiers proved unready or unable to fight.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Within 20 hours, the bill crumbled.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
The armies that propped up both Baathist regimes crumbled, in the end, with breathtaking speed.
—Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Windows were buckled and walls crumbled.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumbled
Verb
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During the administrative hearing this week, economist David Appel called the California market unsustainable and said it’s deteriorated dramatically.—
Dawn Giel,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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As Bergen-Belsen’s population skyrocketed from roughly 7,300 in July 1944 to 41,000 in March 1945, living conditions rapidly deteriorated.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Monday Night Raw's main event steel cage match between Rollins and CM Punk descended into chaos with the unexpected return of Roman Reigns.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Syria has seen the worst outbreak of violence since the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad late last year, after armed men descended on Alawite heartlands on Thursday in what Syrian authorities said was an attempt to put down an insurgency by rebels still loyal to the former government.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, wider market fundamentals have not materially altered and have somewhat worsened.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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While Ireland's housing crisis has now been ongoing for about a decade, the problem is said to have worsened in recent years, as construction has dramatically lagged behind demand and migration to the country has increased requests for more homes.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This has forced many families to collect water from unsafe and contaminated sources, increasing the risk of cholera and other deadly waterborne diseases, especially in overcrowded neighborhoods and displacement sites.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The freeze and thaw cycle of the area was causing the contaminated material to come to the surface, Nadel said.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The tainted Tylenol bottles had been sold at various drugstores across the Chicago area.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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However, arsenic is a naturally occurring substance that can contaminate groundwater and food irrigated with tainted water.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
15 May 2025
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“Crumbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumbled. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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