as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the stock of the energy company crumbled after the revelations of fraud and mismanagement
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Recent Examples of crumble
But the bird also carries a deeper meaning that closely echoes the crumbling relationship at the film’s heart.
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
But the Erdogan-Gulen alliance began to crumble after the movement criticized government policy and exposed alleged corruption among Erdogan’s inner circle.
—Michael Rubinkam, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
Staff shortages, outdated technology and crumbling buildings are relatively common problems for hospitals across the country.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The attacks can crumble building facades and scatter shards of glass.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
But the Erdogan-Gulen alliance began to crumble after the movement criticized government policy and exposed alleged corruption among Erdogan’s inner circle.
—Michael Rubinkam, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
Staff shortages, outdated technology and crumbling buildings are relatively common problems for hospitals across the country.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The attacks can crumble building facades and scatter shards of glass.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumble
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After all, fast-changing technology has been one of the drivers of deteriorating trust.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the recommendations were not followed, and the property continued to deteriorate.Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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By Karina Tsui | CNN Powerful winds that fueled fast-moving wildfires across Southern California this week are expected to pick up momentum on Thursday –– worsening conditions for firefighters who are already battling limited visibility to save lives.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The nurse tells her to stop wasting her time and go to an actual physician before her symptoms worsen or other ailments occur from overcompensating.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Soon, the full blue-black shades of night descended.Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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And after the chaos Washington descended into following the 2020 election, analysts might be prudent to assume Trump wouldn’t take another loss without an intense battle.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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County officials declined to comment on the reason for her absence, and said other staff is filling in.Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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San Jose police confirmed the arrest Tuesday evening but otherwise declined to comment on the underlying investigation, and announced that a news conference on the case would be held Wednesday.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Crumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumble. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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