as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
a controlled demolition during which the entire building imploded in a matter of seconds
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Recent Examples of implode
However, then everything fell apart as the offense imploded in the second half.
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Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Four years after Zinedine Zidane’s infamous headbutt gifted the trophy to Italy, Les Bleus self-imploded during a disastrous 2010 campaign that embarrassingly ended at the group stage.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
At this time of year, family calendars implode under the weight of school performances, sports tournaments, award ceremonies, teacher gifts, graduation traditions, summer camp forms and holiday travel plans.
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Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Just one week after it was announced, the Great American State Fair concert series has pretty much imploded.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Four years after Zinedine Zidane’s infamous headbutt gifted the trophy to Italy, Les Bleus self-imploded during a disastrous 2010 campaign that embarrassingly ended at the group stage.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
At this time of year, family calendars implode under the weight of school performances, sports tournaments, award ceremonies, teacher gifts, graduation traditions, summer camp forms and holiday travel plans.
—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Just one week after it was announced, the Great American State Fair concert series has pretty much imploded.
—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for implode
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implode
collapse
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When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.
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At least 383 buildings and over 1,000 other structures had collapsed or were heavily affected, and officials were still assessing the damage.
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“Implode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implode. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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