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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Legislation allowing casinos without horse races at Gulfstream Park will trigger the implosion of racing in South Florida.
—Mark Casse, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Roller coaster implosion Watch former world's tallest and fastest roller coaster being imploded
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After 19 years of service at Six Flags Adventure Park in New Jersey, Kingda Ka, once the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster, went on its final kinetic adventure.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Fury & Action The implosion has left former staff furious and dejected.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
After the high-profile implosion of FaZe Clan in 2023 and the succession of disappointing video game publisher results throughout 2024, the cheering and cosplaying fans from the U.S., Brazil, Germany and elsewhere suggest there’s still money to be made in esports.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Mark Casse, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Roller coaster implosion Watch former world's tallest and fastest roller coaster being imploded
00:35
After 19 years of service at Six Flags Adventure Park in New Jersey, Kingda Ka, once the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster, went on its final kinetic adventure.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Fury & Action The implosion has left former staff furious and dejected.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
After the high-profile implosion of FaZe Clan in 2023 and the succession of disappointing video game publisher results throughout 2024, the cheering and cosplaying fans from the U.S., Brazil, Germany and elsewhere suggest there’s still money to be made in esports.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Implosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implosion. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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