IMPLODE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

implode

verb

im-ˈplōd

as in to collapse

to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure a controlled demolition during which the entire building imploded in a matter of seconds

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Recent Examples of implode None of this will happen this time because Congress finally put together a new compromise bill after a previous attempt imploded. —

Erik Sherman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Villa’s standout performer in pre-season had seen his career instantaneously implode at a critical juncture in proving himself to Emery. —

Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024 Serial entrepreneur, investor and lawyer Patrick Esposito, president of ACME General Corp, suggests that companies implode because of these five mistakes. —

Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 The world was taken aback when the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led an offensive that in mere weeks forced the regime to implode. —

Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for implode