self-destructed

verb

past tense of self-destruct
as in imploded

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  1. imploded
  2. crumbled
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  • But the high hopes for that threesome imploded after the Mavericks sent Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis in a deal before the trade deadline in 2025.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Mike Gundy’s program imploded over the last two seasons, going 4-20 overall and 0-18 in the Big 12.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of imploded
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  • Wednesday’s ugly loss, in which Yoshinobu Yamamoto faltered after a strong start and the Dodgers crumbled late despite taking a 3-0 first-inning lead, was the latest example.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • More than 3,000 people are still missing across both countries, as complex search efforts continue in remote areas where roads and other infrastructure has crumbled.
    — Bhadra Sharma, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of crumbled
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“Self-destructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-destructed. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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