CRUMPING Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

crumping

verb

present participle of crump

as in exploding

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure one aerial bomb failed to crump as it landed

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Octane measures how well fuel resists exploding prematurely under compression in a gasoline engine.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
In late 2023, the exploding popularity of these drugs caused shares of medical device companies like Insulet to plummet, fueled by the narrative that GLP-1s would eliminate the need for insulin.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of exploding

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Bowie planned to put the bomb in a delivery bag and escape to Syria after detonating it, the complaint alleges.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
Just weeks before her confrontation with Cunningham, Carrington sent shockwaves through the WNBA by publicly detonating her former relationship on social media.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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The superstar has been spotted out and about in Manhattan this week, popping up at various outdoor dining establishments.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
The sporty outerwear has since become a transitional dressing essential, with plenty more affordable versions popping up from Quince, Gap, and more.

— Jordan Julian, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of popping

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Its exterior is rich with symbolism, from stone carvings representing the all-seeing eye of God to a golden statue, atop the highest spire, of an angel blowing a trumpet to herald the Second Coming.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
There is a micronation on a fortress at sea off the coast of Great Britain, and the British government once considered blowing it up.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

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