CRATERING Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

cratering

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present participle of crater

as in collapsing

to be unsuccessful a time when businesses were cratering left and right

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as in plunging

to go to a lower level especially abruptly the stock price cratered when the company filed for Chapter 11

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Musk did not understand that in India, as in much of the world, trust in America is collapsing.

— Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Pushing the ball in transition, George made contact with Detroit guard Duncan Robinson before dramatically collapsing to the floor in an Oscar-worthy attempt to bait a whistle.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of collapsing

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The sharp shoulders of the gown featured an extra layer of black lace, with a slightly plunging neckline that continued the scalloped motif incorporated throughout.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Kardashian’s plunging corset dress featured several midriff cutouts and a semi-sheer, floor-length skirt in black.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of plunging

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Members overwhelmingly voted to authorize the strike earlier this month, accusing the state of failing to bargain in good faith after their contract expired in June.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
In his first year in office, he was called out by reporters for failing to hold regular press briefings.

— Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of failing

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Because the flopping infraction carries no suspension, George remains fully cleared to suit up Friday when Boston hosts his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The tall foliage of bearded iris (Iris germanica) begins flopping early in the growing season.

— Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of flopping

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Some opening day effects are long gone, such as the illusion created by actual shifting doors at the start of the attraction, or visions of tumbling rubble near its beginning.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The call followed the release of solid financial results for the July-to-September quarter, though lower fourth-quarter and full-year guidance spooked investors and sent Netflix shares tumbling in after-hours trading.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of tumbling

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In an era where architectural images spread rapidly through social media, this building, resembling a white folding fan, undoubtedly has the potential to become a popular landmark.

— Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
As petrified parents filed into the warehouse-like church nestled in a strip mall and took seats on folding chairs, Michelle noticed a woman near the front, sitting alone.

— Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of folding

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Chinese firms have been suffering from declining profit growth amid intense competition that has eroded margins and even invited the government to step in.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
While program closures at colleges and universities often result from declining enrollment or a financial crisis, our decisions at Valencia are driven by neither.

— Kathleen Plinske, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

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