CRUMPING Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

crumping

verb

present participle of crump

as in exploding

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure one aerial bomb failed to crump as it landed

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Then comes the crack of the bat – with the batter exploding out of the box in a full sprint, racing toward a buzzing base 100 feet away.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Can new memories of music, dance, and fireworks exploding into color over an ancient, battered city undo, or even weaken, the memory of bombs falling?

— Lina Sergie Attar, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of exploding

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According to a report in German newspaper Bild, investigators believe only a technical malfunction may have prevented the device attached to the drone from detonating.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Moments later the drone dives toward the minibus and explodes near its front, detonating close to where the man is standing.

— Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of detonating

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But this notion that AI data centers are quickly popping up everywhere is belied by the fact that their construction faces massive hurdles – regardless of whether anyone wants them in their backyard or not.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Lately, the practical-but-polished silhouette has been popping up with of-the-moment updates like neutral color schemes and elevated materials (such as leather).

— Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of popping

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Police said Bessent, who had no license, drove more than 118 mph, blowing through red lights before crashing into a Chevrolet Cruz.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Companies are struggling with AI spending, exemplified by Uber blowing its annual budget in four months without clear benefits.

— Vinay Kuruvila, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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