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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The outing demonstrated his ability to excel while hinting at his potential to implode.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Almost all major private real estate firms have imploded.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Murdaughs' facade of prosperity, love and happiness all starts to crumble after Paul crashes that boat.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Yet after three easy wins during a light nonconference schedule, the Nittany Lions crumbled.—
Travis Johnson,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2025.
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