IMPLODE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

implode

verb

im-ˈplōd

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 The carbon fiber submersible Titan imploded on a tourist trip to the wreck of the Titanic in June 2023, killing the five people on board, including OceanGate founder and CEO Stockton Rush. —

Mark Harris, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for implode