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
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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 23 May. 2025.
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