as in to crack
to yield to mental or emotional stress
with her claustrophobia, it wouldn't take a day for her to wig out on a submarine
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Justin Scott Of all the first- and second-year defensive linemen on the Hurricanes’ roster, Justin Scott is the most poised for consistent playing time — and to potentially crack the starting lineup.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
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Some highlights: Security researchers figured out how to crack eight brands of electronic safes using two different techniques, both exposing significant vulnerabilities, Wired reports.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Guard in 1992 arrived in a city that had melted down: More than 60 people died, 1,000 buildings burned and unrest stretched from City Hall to Hollywood, with whole swaths of South Los Angeles torn to shreds.—
Jim Newton,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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But the freedom only goes so far — the robot must hide its true nature, lest it get melted down like so much scrap metal.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Montgomery County Jail records showed that the athlete was arrested following an incident at his home that same morning and is accused of assaulting and choking or suffocating an individual.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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He was accused of choking Jacob and then two hours later choking him again and hitting him in the face.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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The cannabis peddlers promise to shake up your world, break down barriers and put a big smile on your face.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Your body quickly breaks down glucose and fructose and then uses or stores them similarly.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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The rapper attempted suicide as a teen, after his first love coldly broke up with him.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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On the other field, Minkah Fitzpatrick broke up a Goff pass.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Wig (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wig%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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