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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-destructed
Verb
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The Bank opened in 2004 in the parking lot next to the Vet, which was imploded.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026 -
By comparison, the New Haven Coliseum, which was slightly larger, closed 24 years ago and was imploded a few years later.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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That principle has crumbled so far in the face of Wembanyama’s combination of incomprehensible on-court abilities, youthful enthusiasm and cosmopolitan-unto-eccentric savoir faire.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Some of the young students screamed in panic and wept but mostly remained seated and still, preventing any injuries, Cachuela said, adding that a motorcycle was damaged when a shed crumbled to the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Self-destructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-destructed. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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