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Recent Examples of imploded
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Josh Kendall, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Their confidence from the 3-point arc imploded with the departures of Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White, resulting in 10-for-36 shooting against Brooklyn.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In Rieder's case, that meant a long stint at Lehman Brothers before the Wall Street investment banking titan imploded in 2008, an event associated with the beginning of the global financial crisis.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
But no official announcement ever arrived, and in late 2025, Rockett hinted that plans for a tour had already imploded.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
Under his rule, Venezuela’s economy imploded, democratic institutions were hollowed out, criminal networks fused with the state, and millions fled the country – many for the United States.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
But many others have imploded, costing investors who rushed in during the initial boom dearly.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
The salsa orchestra, led by percussionist Rafael Cortijio, nearly imploded when renowned lead singer Ismael Rivera was arrested for drug possession in 1962.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 7 Dec. 2025
They were impoverished; their world had imploded.
—Mikhail Zygar, Air Mail, 6 Dec. 2025
Adjective
The Eagles, meanwhile, imploded, and Hurts’ longest completion all day was a 20-yarder to Barkley on their final drive.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Cunningham and Stefanski were speaking Tuesday in Indianapolis instead of Morris and Fontenot in part because the Falcons’ unconventional quarterback plan has imploded.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Their confidence from the 3-point arc imploded with the departures of Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White, resulting in 10-for-36 shooting against Brooklyn.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In Rieder's case, that meant a long stint at Lehman Brothers before the Wall Street investment banking titan imploded in 2008, an event associated with the beginning of the global financial crisis.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
But no official announcement ever arrived, and in late 2025, Rockett hinted that plans for a tour had already imploded.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
Under his rule, Venezuela’s economy imploded, democratic institutions were hollowed out, criminal networks fused with the state, and millions fled the country – many for the United States.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
But many others have imploded, costing investors who rushed in during the initial boom dearly.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
The salsa orchestra, led by percussionist Rafael Cortijio, nearly imploded when renowned lead singer Ismael Rivera was arrested for drug possession in 1962.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 7 Dec. 2025
They were impoverished; their world had imploded.
—Mikhail Zygar, Air Mail, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imploded
Adjective
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The newborn daughter of a woman killed in a Queens house fire was found dead in the collapsed home two days later, FDNY official said Wednesday.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Fire Department on Wednesday rescued three people who were trapped under a collapsed retaining wall in Lennox.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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An exploded view shows the Orion spacecraft.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Jan. 2026
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The other imaged nova, V1405 Cassiopeiae, seemed to unfold in spectacular slow motion, taking more than fifty days before finally ejecting all of its exploded material.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That craft, without a three-person crew aboard, was filled with space food, medical supplies, fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as devices for treating the cracked window on the Shenzhou-20 spaceship.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Check for cracked or charred wires, as well as burn marks or holes on the blanket, says Evan Jones, representative from Electrical Safety Foundation International.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But here is a sampling of some of the reviews — which are pretty wildly split.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Feb. 2026
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While layout preference will ultimately be different for each individual buyer, Ford and Westfalia have made a long, strong case for the split-room concept (rear kitchen, front living lounge/convertible bed, upstairs full-time bedroom) with the Nugget design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The splintered Democratic field and California’s unique top-two primary system has raised the possibility of the two Republicans, Hilton and Bianco, advancing to the general election in a solidly blue state.—
Benjamin Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The opposition, despite the formation of a new centrist alliance and a rising far-right, was too splintered to be a real challenger.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His choices allow the viewer to drink in the intimate details of the ruined world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Helicopter footage showed the man darting out from the wrecked Charger in a black T-shirt and white shorts.—
Jacob Beltran,
San Antonio Express-News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The chase ended when the suspect crashed and ran from the wrecked vehicle, officials said.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That the Fendons don’t think to immediately tell their devastated adult son, Harry (Craig Roberts), that his dad is still alive is only the first delightfully absurd wrinkle in this mischievous black comedy.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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In just a few hours, the closing announcement attracted hundreds of comments and shares from devastated loyal customers who said the pizza has been a mainstay at local events since their youth.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Imploded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imploded. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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