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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-destructed
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The team Policy runs, which held an 18-point halftime advantage not long before, had imploded.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Under his rule, Venezuela’s economy imploded, democratic institutions were hollowed out, criminal networks fused with the state, and millions fled the country – many for the United States.—
Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
5 Jan. 2026
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On June 14, 2023, the three-story building crumbled, fireworks whistled through the sky and the explosions rumbled the ground miles away.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Bears brought more pressure, including defensive back blitzes, and the Packers’ pass protection crumbled while the running game stalled.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Self-destructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-destructed. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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