as in to crack
to yield to mental or emotional stress
with her claustrophobia, it wouldn't take a day for her to wig out on a submarine
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More on the Trump administration A united conservative front on Trump’s immigration purge is beginning to crack over the administration’s aggressive, sometimes slapdash tactics.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
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House sparrows prefer to be near humans, so place a birdhouse away from the house and avoid feeding smaller seeds like millet, cracked corn, and milo, which sparrows love.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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Needless to say, the right-wing internet melted down about her performance immediately.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
24 Mar. 2025
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Biden’s actions kicked off a yearslong border crisis which melted down the emergency resources of border towns and caused New York’s mayor to prophesy the destruction of his city’s finances.—
The Editors,
National Review,
4 Mar. 2025
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This hazard, hard plastic, and many other physical hazards such as metal and rocks/stones can cause illness or injury to the consumer, including laceration, cuts to the tongue or gum, perforation, occlusion (choking), typically occurring immediately or shortly after consumption.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The average age of first online exposure was 12 years of age and over half of respondents reported having watched pornography showing rape, choking, or pain.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
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Natalie broke down how the turmoil within the Brazilian FA, coupled with a shortage of top-class coaches, has led to the team’s recent struggles on the pitch.—
The Totally Football Show,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Big words indeed, so can Calkins a team break down exactly how, when, why and where AI at the business process level manifests itself and executes?—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Last April, over 100 anti-Israel protesters were arrested on UT Austin campus and police had to use pepper spray to break up the massive crowds.—
Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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For that event Steinfeld wore a high-neck black minidress with a dramatic train to break up the simple silhouette.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Wig (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wig%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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