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as in crumpling
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the motel balcony collapsed under the weight of so many people
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as in flopping
to be unsuccessful
the legal case collapsed in the face of the opposition's evidence
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as in compressing
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
the novel collapses events from four separate trips into one long odyssey
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Recent Examples of collapsing
Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
This pre-dates the casual fashions that would take hold during the 1960s, eventually collapsing traditional dressiness by the 1970s, making Sumbariners and GMT Masters the thing to wear.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Linda could then be seeing jumping into action, giving the tree a full-body hug to prevent it from collapsing on him.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Currently, obstructive sleep apnea is managed with PAP, or positive airway pressure, machines, which gently blow air into the airway to keep it from collapsing.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Linda jumps into action, giving the tree a full-body hug to prevent it from collapsing on Drew.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
At the time of the forecasts, demand for OPEC oil was collapsing, making a prediction of near-term weakness seem unavoidable, but the presumption that price increases were inevitable generated an assumption that markets would revert to the ‘normal’ trend beyond the foreseeable future.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For instance, the previous survey (four years ago) suggested that a quantum effect called Electron degeneracy pressure prevents the core from collapsing.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
The warhead exploded, collapsing the building, the military said.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse On March 26, a container ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, collapsing the bridge and killing six construction workers who were filling potholes on the span.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
This pre-dates the casual fashions that would take hold during the 1960s, eventually collapsing traditional dressiness by the 1970s, making Sumbariners and GMT Masters the thing to wear.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Linda could then be seeing jumping into action, giving the tree a full-body hug to prevent it from collapsing on him.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Currently, obstructive sleep apnea is managed with PAP, or positive airway pressure, machines, which gently blow air into the airway to keep it from collapsing.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Linda jumps into action, giving the tree a full-body hug to prevent it from collapsing on Drew.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
At the time of the forecasts, demand for OPEC oil was collapsing, making a prediction of near-term weakness seem unavoidable, but the presumption that price increases were inevitable generated an assumption that markets would revert to the ‘normal’ trend beyond the foreseeable future.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For instance, the previous survey (four years ago) suggested that a quantum effect called Electron degeneracy pressure prevents the core from collapsing.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
The warhead exploded, collapsing the building, the military said.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collapsing
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Given the constant demands by wind, solar, and EV company executives for more and more government subsidies to sustain their failing business models, this reality could become disastrous for those rent-seeking industries in the coming years as the era of crony capitalism comes to a close.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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But failing to advance beyond the wild-card round (not to mention losing in infamous or controversial fashion) isn’t what fans had in mind when the front office spoke about building a sustainable contender years ago.—
Kaitlyn McGrath,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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In general, folding exercise bikes are less durable than their non-folding counterparts.—
Mike Richard,
Men's Health,
8 Jan. 2023
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The Game Boy modding community is popular right now, and one currently trending mod involves transplanting the circuitry of a folding Game Boy Advance SP (from 2003) into a non-folding custom shell.—
Benj Edwards,
Ars Technica,
15 Nov. 2022
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The state has grown increasingly reliant on unlicensed teachers because schools are struggling to retain experienced educators.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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But because of passenger complaints and the need to revitalize a struggling tourist economy, the government adopted new regulations last month that will force a change in these habits.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, already missing Miles, Notre Dame lost forward Kylee Watson to an ACL tear during the ACC tournament.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Keegan Murray is considered questionable after missing the past two games with left ankle inflammation.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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This stylish planter keeps plants well-watered and is virtually indestructible, designed to resist cracking and crumbling even in freezing temperatures.—
Rachel Ahrnsen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Jan. 2025
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Since gaining public recognition in 2013, a spate of crumbling buildings in Ireland has been known as the mica crisis or scandal.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Dec. 2024
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While pruning, remove any winter damage, along with dead and declining growths, to allow new shoots to reform the plant.—
Tom MacCubbin,
orlandosentinel.com,
6 Mar. 2021
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In order to reopen, counties must demonstrate declining prevalence of COVID-19, testing ability of 30 tests per 10,000 residents per week, contact tracing and isolation facilities.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
15 May 2020
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Estate Taxes The federal estate tax exclusion for decedents dying in 2025 will increase to $13,990,000 per person, or $27,980,000 per married couple.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Oh Il-nam (Oh Yeong-su), a dying old man who pretended to be Gi-hun’s ally in the game.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Collapsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collapsing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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