CRUMBLE Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

crumble

verb

ˈkrəm-bəl

Definition of crumble

as in to deteriorate

to become worse or of less value the stock of the energy company crumbled after the revelations of fraud and mismanagement

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Recent Examples of crumble This medieval village was built onto a cliff overlooking the sea, where you can get lost in the narrow lanes among crumbling buildings with laundry dangling on clotheslines. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 In 2021, there was a wave of IPOs that saw companies rush into the market only for most of them, including Allbirds which recently pivoted to a new business entirely, see their valuations crumble. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands has been involved in two scraps already, the latest when he was hit while going for a header and crumbled, perhaps exaggerating a tad, after Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi challenged the header, as well. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026 The disaster has hit La Guaira hardest, particularly the coastal communities of Caraballeda and Catia La Mar, where residential towers, apartment blocks and commercial buildings crumbled into massive fields of debris. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crumble

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They can also be used for de-aging characters, creating performances in different languages, or preserving the voice or likeness of an actor whose health is deteriorating, as was the case with CAA client Eric Dane.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Though concrete is a durable surface, concrete driveway repair is needed when the surface deteriorates and develops cracks over the years.

— Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of deteriorate

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Another witness said Lopez stood up twice as the aircraft began descending into Las Vegas, went to the restroom, then returned to his seat before suddenly launching the attack.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Around 1,000 attendees are expected to descend on Madison Square Garden over the next two days to celebrate the union of the music superstar and Super Bowl champion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of descend

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The uninterrupted sun dries out soil increasing drought risk, and light winds allow pollutants to build up, worsening air quality, particularly in urban areas.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 July 2026
People in the area are advised to remain ready to leave again if conditions worsen.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 30 June 2026

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