crumps

present tense third-person singular of crump
as in explodes
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure one aerial bomb failed to crump as it landed

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  • Helly explodes at him in very satisfying fashion.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Carrizo Plain National Monument Often referred to as California’s version of the Serengeti, Carrizo Plain explodes with color in peak bloom years.
    Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
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  • And that’s even before Brian Flynn, long-time Burnley resident and legendary former Wrexham manager who effectively rebuilt the club in the 1990s, pops up to say hello.
    Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The next 5-10 year trajectory could matter less if the stock pops in the next 3 months.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Crumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumps. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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