as in crumpled
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 imploded
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The space is littered with projects that launched fast, raised millions in token sales, then either imploded due to poor security or quietly disappeared once the hype died down.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Bryan Singer is back behind the camera for the first time since his career imploded at the height of the #MeToo movement in 2019, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The Twins imploded their bullpen at the trade deadline, shipping off Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, Louie Varland, Brock Stewart and Danny Coulombe, their top five relievers.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
That encounter imploded into acrimony.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
And when those mortgage bets imploded, so did the global economy in 2008.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Some investors were paid back in part, but most were not, leaving a huge debt after Sky Group imploded during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Titan imploded in the Atlantic Ocean at a depth of about 3,500 meters (11,482 feet) as the submersible was descending to the wreck of the Titanic.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
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Instead, reliever Blake Treinen imploded.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The space is littered with projects that launched fast, raised millions in token sales, then either imploded due to poor security or quietly disappeared once the hype died down.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Bryan Singer is back behind the camera for the first time since his career imploded at the height of the #MeToo movement in 2019, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The Twins imploded their bullpen at the trade deadline, shipping off Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, Louie Varland, Brock Stewart and Danny Coulombe, their top five relievers.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
That encounter imploded into acrimony.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
And when those mortgage bets imploded, so did the global economy in 2008.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Some investors were paid back in part, but most were not, leaving a huge debt after Sky Group imploded during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Titan imploded in the Atlantic Ocean at a depth of about 3,500 meters (11,482 feet) as the submersible was descending to the wreck of the Titanic.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imploded
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The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tottenham collapsed last season when Romero and Mickey van de Ven spent months out injured.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While the new image reveals new clues about the exploded star and its environment, further research is needed to better understand how pulsars and supernova debris interact to sculpt such stunning cosmic structures.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Patrick Helton, who lives in a home on the lot just behind the exploded house, said an adjuster was supposed to show up soon.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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There are black-and-white scenes from what appears to be a cracked Biblical drama featuring a levitating monk and, to the particular bafflement of the producer, a dancing Pulcinella.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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And everything’s not exactly rosy in the core business, which still is dealing with a cracked, state-by-state regulatory environment.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Neither of them understands the other’s dynamic with Daniel, and the split-episode format keeps our sympathies teeter-tottering between each woman.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Old fashioned filmic techniques like split diopter shots, iris wipes, and chiaroscuro lighting add another layer of maximalist flare to the whole affair.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Piqued by the remarkable results of the far-right National Rally in the European Parliament elections of May 2024, the French president forced a vote in which his party lost seats to the far right and far left, leaving France with a splintered parliament.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The wrecked streetcar is colored yellow and white and was named the Elevador da Gloria.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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He was found in Laughry Creek near the wrecked SUV and was dressed in only his underwear, the prosecutor said.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But lifting these restrictions alone will not be enough to save Gaza’s devastated population.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This leads to a devastated Scorsese, who is fiercely defended by the actual Charlize Theron.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Imploded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imploded. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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