self-destruct

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