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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However, inconsistent land motion–like what researchers observed in Houston–can crack and destabilize buildings, foundations, and infrastructure.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025 -
And yet, no brand has cracked the code on making Chinese viral, relevant, and emotionally sticky (like manga did for Japanese or K-pop did for Korean).—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Luigi Mangione musical already sold out, opening in San Francisco Liberals melt down over Donald Trump as Pope, star wars Jedi; MAGA as fandom?—
The Hill,
The Hill,
5 May 2025
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The precious metal isn’t just a superfluous adornment; it’s seen as a liquid asset: something that can be traded, act as collateral or melted down and sold.—
Sadiya Ansari Spandita Malik,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The woman told investigators that Washington had allegedly choked her after finding her ex-boyfriend’s phone number in her cell phone contacts, the report said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
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Remove any small objects that could be choking hazards.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Narcissistic parents might threaten to withdraw their love or attention from a child or partner, break down their self-esteem through criticism, and withhold their affection if any one in the family confronts them about their behavior.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
15 May 2025
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In turn, these plastics break down into smaller pieces known as microplastics, which can harm humans and animals if large amounts are ingested over time, research shows.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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It was broken up into two pieces and flown to a landing pad to be transported to a warehouse.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Plan to roll them around to help break up the filling.—
Kathleen Felton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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“Wig (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wig%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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