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—
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: to cause to implode
Examples of implode in a Sentence
a controlled demolition during which the entire building imploded in a matter of seconds
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Kody's marriages with Meri, 54, Janelle Brown and Christine Brown all imploded between 2021 to 2023.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 19 May 2025
In the 10 months since, Trans Heartland effectively imploded as an organization.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
This does not appear to be the Swagg Chain Padres of 2021, who were collapsing even before their starting rotation imploded.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
None of Hellebuyck’s regular-season track record, his award recognition, or Arniel’s impassioned speech about the team imploding in front of him is a result.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Dory Jackson, People.com, 19 May 2025
In the 10 months since, Trans Heartland effectively imploded as an organization.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
This does not appear to be the Swagg Chain Padres of 2021, who were collapsing even before their starting rotation imploded.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
None of Hellebuyck’s regular-season track record, his award recognition, or Arniel’s impassioned speech about the team imploding in front of him is a result.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for implode
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“Implode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implode. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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