self-destructing

present participle of self-destruct

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-destructing
crumbling
Verb
  • This stylish planter keeps plants well-watered and is virtually indestructible, designed to resist cracking and crumbling even in freezing temperatures.
    Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
  • In the meantime, families can only guess how long their crumbling foundations will support their walls.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Self-destructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-destructing. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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