as in to implode
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Recent Examples of self-destruct
Three minutes after that, the rocket's self-destruct system triggered an explosion that broke the Starship apart, producing a spectacular shower of flaming debris that rained down along the flight path.
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William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
When these spores germinate, the bacteria eat away at the plastic, causing it to self-destruct.
—Michael Dennis, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Others, like veteran strategist James Carville, think Trump’s opponents should simply hold their fire and let the Administration self-destruct.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Feeling pushed out, Torborg took the Mets’ generous offer.
Keenan, a noted control freak, self-destructed with the Hawks in 1992, months after his most memorable contribution to Hawks lore — putting star Jeremy Roenick in a cast during Game 2 of the ’92 Stanley Cup Final in Pittsburgh.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
When these spores germinate, the bacteria eat away at the plastic, causing it to self-destruct.
—Michael Dennis, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Others, like veteran strategist James Carville, think Trump’s opponents should simply hold their fire and let the Administration self-destruct.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Feeling pushed out, Torborg took the Mets’ generous offer.
Keenan, a noted control freak, self-destructed with the Hawks in 1992, months after his most memorable contribution to Hawks lore — putting star Jeremy Roenick in a cast during Game 2 of the ’92 Stanley Cup Final in Pittsburgh.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-destruct
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Many retirees just never imagined a convoluted scenario where someone would think Social Security, possibly, could implode in a few days.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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As the stock market implodes in real time, American consumers are responding with a pragmatic acceptance of what’s coming, ready to adjust as necessary.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The pitching staff began to crumble beneath a lack of reliable depth.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Both gentlemen were trying to win their first Green Jacket. DeChambeau crumbled while McIlroy had a rollercoaster kind of day, prevailing to win The Masters and complete the career grand slam.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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There have been some uncharacteristic and costly mistakes along the way, but there have also been plenty of rock-solid performances which have gone under the radar.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Skilled workers who lack the right political connections leave the country, and competent firms go under.—
Elizabeth David-Barrett,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Self-destruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-destruct. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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