as in to implode
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Recent Examples of self-destruct
Canadian Grand Prix briefing: Lando Norris self-destructs late, George Russell claims win
A late crash with his McLaren teammate Piastri ruined Norris' day, while Mercedes earned a double-podium finish as Russell won in Canada
There was no finger-pointing or attempt to shift blame.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Another video from the same location shows the truck used to transport the drones on fire after what appears to be an explosion designed to self-destruct the truck.
—Benjamin Brown, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
For Flight 8 in particular, the engines shut down unexpectedly minutes after launch, causing the spacecraft to essentially fall apart and self-destruct in midair.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 28 May 2025
Her erratic moods and default to self-destruct impacts all of her relationships as moments of levity erupt into violence and optimism simmers to despair.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 May 2025
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Another video from the same location shows the truck used to transport the drones on fire after what appears to be an explosion designed to self-destruct the truck.
—Benjamin Brown, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
For Flight 8 in particular, the engines shut down unexpectedly minutes after launch, causing the spacecraft to essentially fall apart and self-destruct in midair.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 28 May 2025
Her erratic moods and default to self-destruct impacts all of her relationships as moments of levity erupt into violence and optimism simmers to despair.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-destruct
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In a Facebook post, officials said the force of a water leak along a 12-inch pipe caused the pavement to implode, making the road unusable.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
8 July 2025
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After losing multiple court rulings to Harvard, Trump’s threats against the university appear to be imploding.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
7 July 2025
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The school plans to kick off the upcoming high school football season with the new seating, which replaced crumbling concrete bleachers that were estimated at roughly 50 years old.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Gran Sasso National Park has trails that weave through medieval villages, crumbling castles, and valleys where wild horses still roam.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
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One provision that has largely gone under the radar?—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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From 2023 Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole, who went under the knife for Tommy John surgery before spring training ended, to mid-rotation starter and former first-round draft pick Clarke Schmidt ending his season with Tommy John just last week, the Yankees staff — both starters and bullpen — is limping.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Self-destruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-destruct. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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