self-destructing

verb

present participle of self-destruct
as in imploding

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  1. imploding
  2. crumbling
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  • Kyle Chandler played John Rayburn, the family’s sheriff son and main character who tried to stop his family from imploding.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • With the offense doing just enough and TCU imploding in the same way UNC so often did a year ago, the Tar Heels pulled off this feel-good upset despite only scoring a single touchdown.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of imploding
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  • Their complaints include inadequate staffing at schools, a lack of resources, crumbling infrastructure, and allegedly overpacked schedules.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • During her time in office, the city has weathered federal immigration raids and witnessed a continuing exit of Hollywood jobs, while residents complain about dirty, crumbling streets and homeless encampments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of crumbling
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“Self-destructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-destructing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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