imploded; imploding
1
a
: to burst inward
a blow causing a vacuum tube to implode
b
: to undergo violent compression
massive stars which implode
2
: to collapse inward as if from external pressure
also
: to become greatly reduced as if from collapsing
3
: to break down or fall apart from within : self-destruct
the firm … imploded from greed and factionalism—
Jan Hoffman
Jan Hoffman
: to cause to implode
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Examples of implode in a Sentence
a controlled demolition during which the entire building imploded in a matter of seconds
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The Bauhaus movement imploded the boundaries between architecture, art, design, fashion, music, and other fields.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Following a hearing on this issue, the case imploded, immediately raising questions about Gutierrez-Reed’s conviction — and whether it could get thrown out because of this — since firearms evidence also relates to the charge for which she was convicted.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
The Las Vegas Raiders getting off to a strong start before absolutely imploding.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Phillies reliever Jeff Hoffman imploded in the sixth inning, giving up a lead-off hit, tossing a wild pitch and walking a batter to load the bases for the Mets.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Following a hearing on this issue, the case imploded, immediately raising questions about Gutierrez-Reed’s conviction — and whether it could get thrown out because of this — since firearms evidence also relates to the charge for which she was convicted.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
The Las Vegas Raiders getting off to a strong start before absolutely imploding.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Phillies reliever Jeff Hoffman imploded in the sixth inning, giving up a lead-off hit, tossing a wild pitch and walking a batter to load the bases for the Mets.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Implode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implode. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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