as in to implode
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Recent Examples of self-destruct
Newsom told reporters after the rally that the legislation, which lawmakers will pass by the end of next week, would contain a self-destructing provision if Texas or other red states don’t move forward with redistricting.
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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The duo play a married couple who self-destruct during a bitter divorce.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 July 2025
Wearables Hydration sensor alerts wearer to urgent water need
Computers
Spy-grade storage drive self-destructs on demand like in the movies
Inside, the home follows a minimalist approach.
—Bridget Borgobello
july 16, New Atlas, 16 July 2025
In a video simulating the self-destruct mechanism, Team Group showed the SSD can be installed on a PC motherboard.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The duo play a married couple who self-destruct during a bitter divorce.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 July 2025
Wearables Hydration sensor alerts wearer to urgent water need
Computers
Spy-grade storage drive self-destructs on demand like in the movies
Inside, the home follows a minimalist approach.
—Bridget Borgobello
july 16, New Atlas, 16 July 2025
In a video simulating the self-destruct mechanism, Team Group showed the SSD can be installed on a PC motherboard.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-destruct
Verb
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Less than two years later, in 2018, Louisville imploded, going 2-10.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Then, in 2015, the art market spectacularly imploded, and his sales dried up almost overnight.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps most puzzling was coordinator Jeff Hafley’s defense crumbling in the second half and overtime after three weeks of being arguably the league’s best defense.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The defense then crumbled in the red zone for a hat trick of first-half scores.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting CEO Patricia Harrison says many stations, particularly in rural areas, will ultimately go under without the federal support.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Transfer the mixture to an 8-inch baking dish that can go under the broiler.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Self-destruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-destruct. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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