implode

verb

im-ˈplōd How to pronounce implode (audio)
Definition of implodenext
as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure a controlled demolition during which the entire building imploded in a matter of seconds

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Recent Examples of implode But rookie starter David Sandlin fell apart in the fifth, and the bullpen imploded in a five-run eighth to give the game away. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 But about five minutes later, a sharp cracking sound momentarily replaced the shrill squeal of sirens, and the top half of the South Tower imploded, bringing the entire thing down. — Timothy Townsend, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 Pangram has recently been credited with helping implode a lucrative book deal and unmasking AI use at The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 2 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 See All Example Sentences for implode
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collapse
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  • Flames engulfed the 19th-century City Hall in the city of Limoges, in central France, causing its roof to collapse and nearly destroying the building.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The students who stepped forward when their teacher collapsed playing basketball in Michigan illustrate what becomes possible when CPR skills are taught before they are needed.
    — Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
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“Implode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implode. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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