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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-destructed
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Seven others were hospitalized after a 900,000-gallon tank of white liquor used in paper production imploded.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026 -
Cowlitz Fire and Rescue Chief Scott Goldstein said the 80,000-gallon tank that imploded was about 60% full.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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As Liam Tharme explains, the strategy employed by Slot at Anfield had faltered badly, if not crumbled completely.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Ivar flattened Psycho Clown in the corner before Psycho crumbled prematurely.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Self-destructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-destructed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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