implosion
noun
im·plo·sion
im-ˈplō-zhən 
1
: the action of imploding
2
: the act or action of bringing to or as if to a center
also
: integration
this implosion of cultures makes realistic for the first time the age-old vision of a world culture —
Kenneth Keniston
Kenneth Keniston 3
: the inrush of air in forming a suction stop
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Despite this picture, some senior executives told staff last week that the implosion came as a shock to them.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
These are the three to watch as the implosion of identity nears.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
But right now, Pereira’s huge challenge is to ensure Wolves get there without a complete implosion.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Israel's strategy of attrition shows signs of success, demonstrated by the destruction of Hamas' leadership and infrastructure in Gaza, as well as the implosion of both Hezbollah and its primary patron in the Near East—the Assad regime.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
These are the three to watch as the implosion of identity nears.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
But right now, Pereira’s huge challenge is to ensure Wolves get there without a complete implosion.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Israel's strategy of attrition shows signs of success, demonstrated by the destruction of Hamas' leadership and infrastructure in Gaza, as well as the implosion of both Hezbollah and its primary patron in the Near East—the Assad regime.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Implosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implosion. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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