imploding

present participle of implode

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collapsing
Verb
  • Transmitted by bites, scratches, or even just by getting a drop of infected blood in one's system, the virus spreads rapidly, effectively collapsing society.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
  • On the runway, the forms alternate between architectural precision and fluid sensuality, with Scott often layering handwoven crochet against crisp suiting or transparent knits, collapsing binaries between resort wear and luxury evening.
    Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Imploding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imploding. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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