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
Without you this past season, the Pacers absolutely imploded.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The exit comes after the cast imploded over the reveal of Wilson's relationship with costar Amanda Batula.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
But waiting for the Chinese economy to implode isn’t much of a strategy for the West.
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Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
The Titan imploded on its 24th mission diving deeper than 1,000 meters.
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Mark Harris,
Wired News,
19 June 2026
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The exit comes after the cast imploded over the reveal of Wilson's relationship with costar Amanda Batula.
—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
But waiting for the Chinese economy to implode isn’t much of a strategy for the West.
—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
The Titan imploded on its 24th mission diving deeper than 1,000 meters.
—
Mark Harris,
Wired News,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for implode
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implode
collapse
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The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.
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The dogs, specially trained to detect human scent, have spent days searching for people trapped beneath the rubble of nearly 200 buildings that collapsed following the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
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“Implode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implode. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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