as in to implode
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Recent Examples of self-destruct
Inevitably, his fascists self-destruct.
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John Lopez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The company believes the vehicle then automatically self-destructed.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
After greeting her former flame with a little Dexys Midnight Run, Hedda meets Eileen’s new lover, played by Imogen Poots, and proceeds to hit the self-destruct button – the chandelier smashing down onto the floor is the least of her problems.
—Ben Jureidini, Them., 22 Aug. 2025
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.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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John Lopez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The company believes the vehicle then automatically self-destructed.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
After greeting her former flame with a little Dexys Midnight Run, Hedda meets Eileen’s new lover, played by Imogen Poots, and proceeds to hit the self-destruct button – the chandelier smashing down onto the floor is the least of her problems.
—Ben Jureidini, Them., 22 Aug. 2025
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.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-destruct
Verb
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Georgia Tech’s defense had been shaky much of the season and imploded in this one.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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But the afterglow of an appearance would provide momentum for the reconstructed conference, just as SDSU’s run to the 2023 Final Four would have aided the Pac-12 if former executives had been smart enough to add the Aztecs that spring (along with SMU) before everything imploded.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That quest comes to a screeching halt due to the 2008 recession, as Jackie scrambles to adjust to a new lifestyle while husband David struggles to keep his timeshare empire from crumbling.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Nov. 2025
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Instead, Chenoweth finds the humanity inside the caricature, capturing the contradictions that made Jackie a pop-culture fascination — her drive for success, her humor, and yes, even her delusion to keep believing in a fantasy when the walls around her are literally crumbling.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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The most complicated Audemars Piguet pocket watch in private hands will go under the gavel at Sotheby’s New York this December.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bulky luggage can go under a bed, stairs, or in a basement until your next trip.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Self-destruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-destruct. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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